Storm Warning Issued for Coastal Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY
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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 Storm Warning for coastal waters between Sandy Hook and Montauk Point, effective Sunday evening through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Upton NY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Upton, NY, has issued a Storm Warning for coastal maritime regions. This alert signifies that storm-force winds and hazardous sea conditions are expected, posing a significant threat to maritime safety.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following coastal waters extending out 20 nautical miles:
- Sandy Hook, NJ to Fire Island Inlet, NY
- Fire Island Inlet, NY to Moriches Inlet, NY
- Moriches Inlet, NY to Montauk Point, NY
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port. Those currently at sea should alter course to seek safe harbor and ensure their vessels are properly secured for severe conditions. The anticipated conditions are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and will significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: North winds of 35 to 45 knots are forecast, with powerful gusts ranging from 55 to 60 knots.
- Seas: Hazardous wave heights between 12 and 17 feet are expected.
- Impacts: Storm-force winds and extreme sea states will create life-threatening conditions for mariners and potential damage to watercraft.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective starting at 7:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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