Special Marine Warning Issued for New York Harbor Waters
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NWS Upton NY has issued a Special Marine Warning for New York Harbor and adjacent waters until 1:45 PM EDT due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- New York Harbor and adjacent coastal waters
- 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 12:40 PM EDT until August 27 at 1:45 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers New York Harbor; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM; Lower New York Harbor; the Verrazano Narrows Bridge area; and Rockaway Inlet.
What You Should Do
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. If caught on the open water, stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts is moving east at 10 knots. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater, with high waves, lightning, and heavy rain expected.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 12:40 PM EDT to 1:45 PM EDT on August 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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