{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f56eb8031d3bf13b6f154cab5744889966b6f9c2.003.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Small Craft Advisory issued September 23 at 4:07PM EDT until September 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.f56eb8031d3bf13b6f154cab5744889966b6f9c2.003.1","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":213,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Small Craft Advisory: Small Craft Advisory issued September 23 at 4:07PM EDT until September 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY\n\n**Severity:** Minor\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:** 2026-09-23T16:07:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-23T16:07:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-24T06:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt\nwith gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island Sound.\nFor the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to\n30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet possible.\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 midnight EDT\nThursday night. For the Gale Watch, late Thursday night.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible\nhazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter\ncourse, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas."}