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Small Craft Advisory — Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY, AN, New York Harbor, AN
Issued
Expires
5:00 AM CDT · Thu, Sep 24 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KOKX

Affected Areas

Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY, AN New York Harbor, AN

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For
the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM
EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning
through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.