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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
5:00 a. m. CDT · mié., sept. 23 2026
Expires
5:00 p. m. CDT · mié., sept. 23 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 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For
the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* 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 this morning to
6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM
EDT Wednesday.

* 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.