Storm Warning Issued for Eastern Long Island Sound and Peconic Bays
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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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NWS Upton NY has issued a Storm Warning for Eastern Long Island Sound and Peconic and Gardiners Bays, with gusts up to 55 knots and hazardous seas expected.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Long Island Sound
- 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 Eastern Long Island Sound.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Upton, NY, has issued a Storm Warning for maritime regions in the Long Island Sound and surrounding bays. This alert is classified as a severe threat with immediate urgency.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Long Island Sound East of New Haven, CT and 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
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. The primary response action is to avoid the hazard.
Expected Conditions
Mariners in the affected areas should prepare for the following hazards:
- Winds: North winds between 30 to 40 knots, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights of 6 to 9 feet are expected.
- Impacts: Storm-force winds and hazardous seas are likely to capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to go into effect starting at 7:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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