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Gale Warning
ActiveLong Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New Haven.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM 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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