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Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 6:14 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate freezing spray accumulation at a rate of 0.3
to 0.8 inches per hour expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New Haven.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Saturday. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:14 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate freezing spray accumulation at a rate of 0.3
to 0.8 inches per hour expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New Haven.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Saturday. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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.

&&

Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 6:12 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 16 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey,
and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying travel from Sunday into Monday.
If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Make
sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Consider
taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as
tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra
clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that
would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:05 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey,
and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if
unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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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