Special Marine Warning Issued for Western Long Island Sound Through 10:30 PM
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for Western Long Island Sound as a strong thunderstorm with 34-knot wind gusts moves through the area.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Long Island Sound
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Upton NY
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Long Island Sound.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Upton, NY has issued a Special Marine Warning for the western portion of the Long Island Sound. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated strong thunderstorms moving through the maritime region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Long Island Sound West of New Haven, CT, and Port Jefferson, NY. The storm is expected to be near the following locations:
- Execution Rocks, Hempstead Harbor, and Mamaroneck Harbor: Around 10:05 PM EDT
- Oyster Bay, Captain Harbor, and Stamford Harbor: Around 10:10 PM EDT
- Huntington Bay: Around 10:15 PM EDT
- Long Neck Point: Around 10:20 PM EDT
What You Should Do
Mariners and those on the water should take immediate safety precautions. If caught on open water, stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Small craft are at risk of damage due to suddenly higher winds and waves and should seek safe harbor immediately.
Expected Conditions
At 9:57 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Eastchester Bay, moving east at 45 knots. Expected hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts of 34 knots or greater.
- Thunderstorms: Lightning and brief heavy rain.
- Waves: Suddenly higher waves capable of damaging small craft.
Timeline
The Special Marine Warning is effective immediately as of 9:58 PM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 10:30 PM EDT on March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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