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Gale Warning

Active

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; South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. Occasional gusts up to 50 kt possible on the waters E of Orient Point.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New Haven, and the south shore and eastern bays of Long Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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