Storm Warning Issued for Long Island South Shore Bays: Gusts Up to 50 Knots Expected
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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 the South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet to Shinnecock Bay, effective Sunday night through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Long Island South Shore Bays
- 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 Long Island South Shore Bays.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Upton, NY, has issued a Storm Warning for the South Shore Bays of Long Island. This alert was issued on February 21 and remains in effect through the evening of February 23.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to remain in port. Those already at sea should alter course and/or secure their vessels immediately to prepare for severe conditions. The NWS recommends avoiding the affected waters during the warning period to prevent capsizing or vessel damage.
Expected Conditions
North winds are forecast to reach speeds of 30 to 40 knots, with gusts as high as 50 knots. These conditions will create hazardous waves capable of damaging vessels. Additionally, visibility is expected to be significantly reduced during the storm event.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, and is currently set to expire at 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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