{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.92fd11c754c4c7b6e07e7e673a83c14a02bdd882.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:42PM EDT by NWS Upton NY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-04","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.92fd11c754c4c7b6e07e7e673a83c14a02bdd882.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Upton NY"},"word_count":187,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:42PM EDT by NWS Upton NY\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River\n**Issued by:** NWS Upton NY\n**Sent:** 2026-07-04T18:42:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-04T18:42:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-04T19:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe areas affected include...\n\nLong Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River...\n\nAt 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable\nof producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located\n11 nm northwest of Madison Reef, moving southeast at 35 knots.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher\nwaves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor\nimmediately until this storm passes.\n\nMariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher\nwaves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek\nsafe harbor immediately until this storm passes.\n\nThis strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30\nknots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine\nwarning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm\nreaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for\nshore before this strong thunderstorm arrives."}