Small Craft Advisory for Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM; Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 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, 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, Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM, South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, 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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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:53AM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:53AM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:53AM EDT until October 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 15 at 1:53AM EDT until October 16 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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