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Gale Watch
Issued: 4:03 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet possible. * WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New Haven. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 7:45 AM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 13 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds and blizzard conditions are expected to Sunday night into Monday. However, snow will move in during the morning and afternoon hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 9:28 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield and Southern New Haven Counties. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...Late Sunday night. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline possible. 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in low lying, vulnerable areas. This would result in numerous road closures and cause widespread flooding of low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront. Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. STAMFORD HARBOR AT STAMFORD CT MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 9.3 FT, MODERATE 10.9 FT, MAJOR 12.3 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/01 AM 9.4/ 9.9 1.6/ 2.0 1.2/ 1.7 0 MINOR 21/02 PM 8.0/ 8.5 0.2/ 0.7 0.7/ 1.1 0 NONE 22/02 AM 9.4/ 9.9 1.6/ 2.0 1.3/ 1.8 0 MINOR 22/03 PM 8.4/ 8.9 0.6/ 1.1 1.4/ 1.9 2 NONE 23/03 AM 11.0/11.5 3.2/ 3.7 3.0/ 3.5 1-3 MODERATE BRIDGEPORT HARBOR AT BRIDGEPORT CT MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 8.7 FT, MODERATE 10.2 FT, MAJOR 11.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/01 AM 8.4/ 8.9 1.1/ 1.6 1.1/ 1.6 0 NONE 21/02 PM 7.4/ 7.9 0.1/ 0.6 0.7/ 1.1 0 NONE 22/02 AM 8.4/ 8.9 1.1/ 1.6 1.2/ 1.7 0 NONE 22/03 PM 7.7/ 8.2 0.4/ 0.9 1.3/ 1.8 1 NONE 23/03 AM 10.3/10.8 3.0/ 3.5 3.2/ 3.7 1-3 MODERATE NEW HAVEN HARBOR AT NEW HAVEN CT MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 8.7 FT, MODERATE 9.3 FT, MAJOR 10.6 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/01 AM 7.8/ 8.4 1.2/ 1.7 1.3/ 1.8 0 NONE 21/02 PM 6.9/ 7.4 0.2/ 0.7 0.9/ 1.4 0 NONE 22/02 AM 7.8/ 8.4 1.2/ 1.7 1.3/ 1.8 0 NONE 22/03 PM 7.0/ 7.5 0.2/ 0.8 1.3/ 1.8 1 NONE 23/03 AM 9.4/ 9.9 2.7/ 3.2 3.0/ 3.5 1-3 MODERATE HUDSON RIVER AT PIERMONT NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.9 FT, MODERATE 6.9 FT, MAJOR 7.9 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/12 AM 4.7/ 5.2 0.8/ 1.3 1.4/ 1.9 N/A NONE 21/12 PM 3.7/ 4.2 -0.2/ 0.2 0.7/ 1.1 N/A NONE 22/01 AM 4.4/ 4.9 0.4/ 0.9 1.0/ 1.5 N/A NONE 22/01 PM 4.4/ 4.9 0.4/ 0.9 1.5/ 2.0 N/A NONE 23/02 AM 5.9/ 6.4 1.9/ 2.3 2.5/ 3.0 N/A MINOR LITTLE NECK BAY AT KINGS POINT NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 10.0 FT, MODERATE 10.5 FT, MAJOR 13.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.2 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 5.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/01 AM 9.3/ 9.8 1.5/ 2.0 1.1/ 1.6 1 NONE 21/02 PM 8.1/ 8.6 0.2/ 0.8 0.6/ 1.1 0 NONE 22/02 AM 9.3/ 9.8 1.5/ 2.0 1.2/ 1.7 0 NONE 22/02 PM 8.7/ 9.2 0.9/ 1.4 1.6/ 2.0 2 NONE 23/03 AM 11.5/12.0 3.7/ 4.2 3.6/ 4.1 2-4 MODERATE &&
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