NWS Upton NYGL.A 0013October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM
The National Weather Service office in Upton issued a gale watch for Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM, in force until 6:00 p.m. local time on October 17. It was the 13th gale watch the NWS office in Upton issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued2:29 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
In force from6:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
Expires6:00 p.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
In force for 12 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Upton NY
- Area
- Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:29 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 6:00 a.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- Expires
- 6:00 p.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KOKX GL.A 0013
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
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.
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