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Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 12:38 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, south
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

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Gale Warning
Issued: 12:38 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Gale Warning, south
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 12:32 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one mile
in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning.
For the Wind Advisory, 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. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 12:32 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one mile
in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning.
For the Wind Advisory, 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. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

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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