{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.cf536ccb608b9287901028b07b7f1cb54caecdf8.002.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:59PM EDT until September 23 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-22","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.cf536ccb608b9287901028b07b7f1cb54caecdf8.002.2","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":207,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:59PM EDT until September 23 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** 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\n**Issued by:** NWS Upton NY\n**Sent:** 2026-09-22T14:59:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-22T14:59:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-23T06:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt\nwith gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20\nto 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet expected on\nLong Island Sound.\n\n* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New\nHaven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from\nJones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.\n\n* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Wednesday.\nFor the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.\nRemain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the\nvessel for hazardous conditions."}