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Location: Avenel, NJ
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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:15 AM Dec. 25, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the
morning, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt with gusts around 30 kt in the
afternoon and evening. Seas 2 to 4 feet expected on central and
eastern Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 6:11 PM Dec. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey
and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

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