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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 5:08 AM Feb. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven, Southern Fairfield, and Southern New Haven Counties. In New York, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southern Nassau, and Southwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:26 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island Sound. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Long Island Sound. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until noon EST Sunday. * 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. 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. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 6:26 PM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island Sound. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Long Island Sound. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, until noon EST Sunday. * 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. 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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