Gale Watch 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
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- Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM, Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM, Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM, 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: Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can 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 Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 nm. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:23PM EDT until October 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued October 14 at 2:23PM EDT until October 17 at 6:00PM 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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