Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 7 at 3:17PM EST until January 8 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Gale Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 12:17pm
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 3 to 5 feet.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday.
* 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