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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:30 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet on Long Island Sound.
For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
45 kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet expected on Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound.

* 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 Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:30 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 feet on Long Island Sound.
For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
45 kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet expected on Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound.

* 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 Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Flood Watch
Issued: 6:27 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven,
Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex,
Southern New Haven and Southern New London.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:25 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey,
and southeastern New York.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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