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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:05 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, W winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. 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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM
EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM
Friday to 6 AM 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. Conditions will be hazardous
to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 11:05 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM EST SATURDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, W winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. 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.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM
EST Saturday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 PM
Friday to 6 AM 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. Conditions will be hazardous
to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 9:35 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Precipitation could mix with sleet and
freezing rain for a time Sunday night especially closer to the
coast. Potential for snow accumulation of at least 6 to 12 inches,
with amounts over 12 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all 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.

&&

Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:07 PM Jan. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 10 below expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures for any prolonged period of time.

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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