Headline:
Gale Warning issued January 7 at 3:17PM EST until January 9 at 6:00AM 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 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.
* 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:
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm; Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY