Centerbrook, CT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...Cold Water Safety Concerns Today...

Air temperatures will rise into 70s this afternoon. However,
water temperatures remain in the 50s.

The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia and
physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the water.
When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average
submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable
to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone going out on small boats, canoes
or kayaks should plan accordingly and use extreme caution to avoid
this threat.

Several things to consider...

* Always wear a life jacket.

* Dress for the water temperatures, not air temperatures. Wear cold
water protection, like a wetsuit or drysuit.

* Carry an Emergency Position Indication Radio Device.

* File a float plan with someone you trust.

* Check the latest marine weather forecast, including water
temperatures at www.weather.gov/okx/marine before you go out on
the waters.

Your ability to survive cold water immersion depends on your ability
to stay afloat and stay warm until help arrives.

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY from 20
to 60 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, Long
Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY, New York
Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

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