Special Marine Warning Issued for New York Harbor
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NWS Upton NY has issued a Special Marine Warning for New York Harbor and waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM until 3:00 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- New York Harbor
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Upton NY
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Upton NY. The alert is effective from August 27 at 2:03 PM EDT until August 27 at 3:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers New York Harbor and the waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM. A severe thunderstorm was located over Port Monmouth at 2:02 PM EDT, moving east at 10 knots, and will be near Sandy Hook Bay around 2:05 PM EDT.
What You Should Do
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until the storm passes. If caught on the open water, stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Expected Conditions
The severe thunderstorm is capable of producing waterspouts, wind gusts in excess of 50 knots, and large hail.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 2:03 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT on August 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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