Special Marine Warning Issued for Western Long Island Sound Through 10:30 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Upton, NY has issued a Special Marine Warning for the western portion of the Long Island Sound. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated strong thunderstorms moving through the maritime region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Long Island Sound West of New Haven, CT, and Port Jefferson, NY. The storm is expected to be near the following locations:

• Execution Rocks, Hempstead Harbor, and Mamaroneck Harbor: Around 10:05 PM EDT
• Oyster Bay, Captain Harbor, and Stamford Harbor: Around 10:10 PM EDT
• Huntington Bay: Around 10:15 PM EDT
• Long Neck Point: Around 10:20 PM EDT

What You Should Do

Mariners and those on the water should take immediate safety precautions. If caught on open water, stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Small craft are at risk of damage due to suddenly higher winds and waves and should seek safe harbor immediately.

Expected Conditions

At 9:57 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Eastchester Bay, moving east at 45 knots. Expected hazards include:

• Wind: Gusts of 34 knots or greater.
• Thunderstorms: Lightning and brief heavy rain.
• Waves: Suddenly higher waves capable of damaging small craft.

Timeline

The Special Marine Warning is effective immediately as of 9:58 PM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 10:30 PM EDT on March 11.