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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:45 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night into Friday morning and northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Friday evening and night. Seas 5 to 8 feet expected for the LI Sound and entrance to the NY Harbor. * WHERE...Long Island Sound west of the Orient Point and the Connecticut River, New York Harbor, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to midnight EST Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:45 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Thursday night into Friday morning and northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt Friday evening and night. Seas 5 to 8 feet expected for the LI Sound and entrance to the NY Harbor. * WHERE...Long Island Sound west of the Orient Point and the Connecticut River, New York Harbor, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to midnight EST Friday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:33 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For late Thursday night into Friday morning, south winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. There may be a brief period early Friday morning where heavy showers and thunderstorms bring isolated damaging wind gusts. For Friday evening and night, northwest winds at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to midnight EST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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