Storm Warning for Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY Waters
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A Storm Warning is in effect for coastal waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY until 6 AM EDT Sunday.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- New York and New Jersey Coastal Waters
- Issued
- September 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Upton NY
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Alert Details
A Storm Warning issued by NWS Upton NY is in effect from September 26 at 4:30AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM; Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 to 60 NM.
What You Should Do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
Northeast winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Timeline
The alert is effective from September 26 at 4:30AM EDT through September 27 at 6:00AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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