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Gale Watch
ActiveLong 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; South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay
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Moderate
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Future
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Possible
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* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet possible.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Data from the National Weather Service
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