Ended official alertUpdated
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 East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River; Peconic and Gardiners Bays
This alert has ended.Kept for recent context. Do not use it as a current warning.
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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 East of 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... Eastern Long Island Sound... Peconic and Gardiners Bays... At 1008 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This gust front was located near Great Peconic Bay, moving northeast at 20 knots.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and potential lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 23 at 10:08AM 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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