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Gale Warning — Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River, AN, Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River, AN, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, AN, South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay, AN
Issued
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Expires
5:00 PM CDT · Sun, Sep 27 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KOKX

Affected Areas

Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River, AN Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River, AN Peconic and Gardiners Bays, AN South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay, AN

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island
Sound. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 7 feet expected on Long Island Sound.

* 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, until 8 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

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

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.