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Gale Watch
Issued: 6:16 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:16 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 5 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 6:12 PM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of gusty winds and heavy wet snow could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
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