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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:39 AM Sep. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island
Sound. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 7 feet expected on Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:39 AM Sep. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island
Sound. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 7 feet expected on Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 9:12 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
9 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, two to three feet of inundation above
ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront
and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, during times of high tide Thursday
evening and Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, during
times of high tide Friday evening and Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots,
parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and vehicles
parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely
become flooded. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for
all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beach flooding and erosion likely Friday
into Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

EAST ROCKAWAY INLET AT ATLANTIC BEACH NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.2 FT, MODERATE 7.2 FT, MAJOR 8.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/06 PM   6.2/ 6.8   1.4/ 1.9   1.7/ 2.2     0      MINOR
24/07 AM   5.7/ 6.2   0.9/ 1.4   1.3/ 1.8     0       NONE
24/07 PM   6.4/ 6.9   1.5/ 2.0   1.6/ 2.0     0      MINOR
25/07 AM   6.2/ 6.7   1.3/ 1.8   1.4/ 1.9     0      MINOR
25/08 PM   7.1/ 7.6   2.2/ 2.7   2.2/ 2.7     0     MODERATE
26/08 AM   7.3/ 7.8   2.3/ 2.8   2.2/ 2.7     0     MODERATE

REYNOLDS CHANNEL AT POINT LOOKOUT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/06 PM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   1.8/ 2.2     0      MINOR
24/07 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   1.5/ 2.0     0      MINOR
24/07 PM   6.2/ 6.8   1.6/ 2.0   1.8/ 2.2     0      MINOR
25/07 AM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   1.6/ 2.0     0      MINOR
25/08 PM   6.8/ 7.3   2.1/ 2.6   2.2/ 2.7     0     MODERATE
26/08 AM   7.0/ 7.5   2.2/ 2.7   2.1/ 2.6     0     MODERATE

HUDSON BAY AT FREEPORT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 6.5 FT, MAJOR 7.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/07 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   2.5/ 3.0     0      MINOR
24/07 AM   5.6/ 6.1   0.9/ 1.4   2.5/ 3.0     0       NONE
24/08 PM   6.1/ 6.6   1.4/ 1.9   2.7/ 3.2     0      MINOR
25/08 AM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   2.8/ 3.4     0      MINOR
25/08 PM   6.6/ 7.1   1.9/ 2.3   3.1/ 3.6     0     MODERATE
26/09 AM   6.8/ 7.3   2.1/ 2.6   3.2/ 3.7     0     MODERATE

&&

Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 9:12 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
9 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, two to three feet of inundation above
ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront
and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, during times of high tide Thursday
evening and Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, during
times of high tide Friday evening and Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots,
parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and vehicles
parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely
become flooded. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for
all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beach flooding and erosion likely Friday
into Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

EAST ROCKAWAY INLET AT ATLANTIC BEACH NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.2 FT, MODERATE 7.2 FT, MAJOR 8.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/06 PM   6.2/ 6.8   1.4/ 1.9   1.7/ 2.2     0      MINOR
24/07 AM   5.7/ 6.2   0.9/ 1.4   1.3/ 1.8     0       NONE
24/07 PM   6.4/ 6.9   1.5/ 2.0   1.6/ 2.0     0      MINOR
25/07 AM   6.2/ 6.7   1.3/ 1.8   1.4/ 1.9     0      MINOR
25/08 PM   7.1/ 7.6   2.2/ 2.7   2.2/ 2.7     0     MODERATE
26/08 AM   7.3/ 7.8   2.3/ 2.8   2.2/ 2.7     0     MODERATE

REYNOLDS CHANNEL AT POINT LOOKOUT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/06 PM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   1.8/ 2.2     0      MINOR
24/07 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   1.5/ 2.0     0      MINOR
24/07 PM   6.2/ 6.8   1.6/ 2.0   1.8/ 2.2     0      MINOR
25/07 AM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   1.6/ 2.0     0      MINOR
25/08 PM   6.8/ 7.3   2.1/ 2.6   2.2/ 2.7     0     MODERATE
26/08 AM   7.0/ 7.5   2.2/ 2.7   2.1/ 2.6     0     MODERATE

HUDSON BAY AT FREEPORT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 6.5 FT, MAJOR 7.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/07 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   2.5/ 3.0     0      MINOR
24/07 AM   5.6/ 6.1   0.9/ 1.4   2.5/ 3.0     0       NONE
24/08 PM   6.1/ 6.6   1.4/ 1.9   2.7/ 3.2     0      MINOR
25/08 AM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   2.8/ 3.4     0      MINOR
25/08 PM   6.6/ 7.1   1.9/ 2.3   3.1/ 3.6     0     MODERATE
26/09 AM   6.8/ 7.3   2.1/ 2.6   3.2/ 3.7     0     MODERATE

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 9:12 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO
9 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, two to three feet of inundation above
ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront
and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, during times of high tide Thursday
evening and Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, during
times of high tide Friday evening and Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots,
parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and vehicles
parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely
become flooded. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for
all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beach flooding and erosion likely Friday
into Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

EAST ROCKAWAY INLET AT ATLANTIC BEACH NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.2 FT, MODERATE 7.2 FT, MAJOR 8.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/06 PM   6.2/ 6.8   1.4/ 1.9   1.7/ 2.2     0      MINOR
24/07 AM   5.7/ 6.2   0.9/ 1.4   1.3/ 1.8     0       NONE
24/07 PM   6.4/ 6.9   1.5/ 2.0   1.6/ 2.0     0      MINOR
25/07 AM   6.2/ 6.7   1.3/ 1.8   1.4/ 1.9     0      MINOR
25/08 PM   7.1/ 7.6   2.2/ 2.7   2.2/ 2.7     0     MODERATE
26/08 AM   7.3/ 7.8   2.3/ 2.8   2.2/ 2.7     0     MODERATE

REYNOLDS CHANNEL AT POINT LOOKOUT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/06 PM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   1.8/ 2.2     0      MINOR
24/07 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   1.5/ 2.0     0      MINOR
24/07 PM   6.2/ 6.8   1.6/ 2.0   1.8/ 2.2     0      MINOR
25/07 AM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   1.6/ 2.0     0      MINOR
25/08 PM   6.8/ 7.3   2.1/ 2.6   2.2/ 2.7     0     MODERATE
26/08 AM   7.0/ 7.5   2.2/ 2.7   2.1/ 2.6     0     MODERATE

HUDSON BAY AT FREEPORT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 6.5 FT, MAJOR 7.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/07 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   2.5/ 3.0     0      MINOR
24/07 AM   5.6/ 6.1   0.9/ 1.4   2.5/ 3.0     0       NONE
24/08 PM   6.1/ 6.6   1.4/ 1.9   2.7/ 3.2     0      MINOR
25/08 AM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   2.8/ 3.4     0      MINOR
25/08 PM   6.6/ 7.1   1.9/ 2.3   3.1/ 3.6     0     MODERATE
26/09 AM   6.8/ 7.3   2.1/ 2.6   3.2/ 3.7     0     MODERATE

&&

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