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Location: Westerly, RI
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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:42 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For
the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* 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, from 6 AM this morning to
6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM
EDT Wednesday.

* 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: 6:42 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For
the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* 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, from 6 AM this morning to
6 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM
EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:58 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern
Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

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