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Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:29 PM Sep. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:39 AM Sep. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island
Sound. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 7 feet expected on Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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: 6:39 AM Sep. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island
Sound. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 7 feet expected on Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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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