Gale Warning for Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 nm. When: From 6 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Warning issued October 18 at 2:42PM EDT until October 21 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Upton NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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