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Small Craft Advisory

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Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River

Status In Progress Started 40 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, E winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, E winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Long Island Sound from Port Jefferson and New Haven east to Orient Point and the Connecticut River.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Friday.
* 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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