Storm Warning for Eastern Long Island Sound and Peconic Bays
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NWS Upton NY has issued a Storm Warning for northeast winds up to 55 kt and hazardous seas until noon EDT Sunday.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Long Island Sound and South Shore Bays, NY/CT
- Issued
- September 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Upton NY
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Alert Details
Storm Warning issued by NWS Upton NY. Effective from September 26 at 2:21PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River; Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River; Peconic and Gardiners Bays; South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.
What You Should Do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt. Seas 5 to 8 feet for parts of Gardiners Bay and Eastern Long Island Sound.
Timeline
Alert in effect until noon EDT Sunday, September 27.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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