Active Weather Alerts
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 12:04 PM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Long Island Sound. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 12:04 PM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Long Island Sound. * WHEN...For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 6:44 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:44 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
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