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weather NWS minor Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/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; South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM October 20, 2026 at 7:22 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island Sound east of New Haven CT and Port Jefferson NY.

* WHERE...The south shore and eastern bays of Long Island, Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY, and ocean waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Local conditions in Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/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; South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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