Marine Weather Statement for Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River; 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, Peconic and Gardiners Bays
- Effective
- Ended
- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
- Expected
- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
The areas affected include... Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT / Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River... Peconic and Gardiners Bays... At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Central Long...
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... Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT / Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River... Peconic and Gardiners Bays... At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Central Long Island Sound, moving east at 15 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Six Mile Reef around 540 PM EDT. Horton Point around 550 PM EDT. Long Sand Shoal around 605 PM EDT.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 8 at 5:36PM 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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