Marine Weather Statement for Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River; Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY; Peconic and Gardiners Bays
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River, Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY, Peconic and Gardiners Bays
- Effective
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- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Central Long Island Sound... Peconic and Gardiners Bays... At 516 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Mouth of the Housatonic River, moving east at 30 knots. The strong thunderstorm...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Central Long Island Sound... Peconic and Gardiners Bays... At 516 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Mouth of the Housatonic River, moving east at 30 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Central Long Island Sound around 535 AM EDT. Horton Point and Mattituck Inlet around 550 AM EDT. Dering Harbor, Shelter Island Sound, and Shelter Island around 600 AM EDT.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 13 at 5:16AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Official revision
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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