Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 4 at 3:21PM EST until January 5 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 12:21pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet on the Sound. For the Small Craft
Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2
to 4 feet on the Sound.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description:
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River; Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River; Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY; New York Harbor; Peconic and Gardiners Bays; South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY