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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 October 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 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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