{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.fbafd6224668f8901ab984d4c18b4a3926b02c2e.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued July 21 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Upton NY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.fbafd6224668f8901ab984d4c18b4a3926b02c2e.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":129,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued July 21 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Upton NY\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Observed\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\n**Issued by:** NWS Upton NY\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T18:37:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T18:37:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe areas affected include...\n\nEastern Long Island Sound...\nPeconic and Gardiners Bays...\n\nAt 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable\nof producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located\nnear Mattituck Inlet, moving northeast at 30 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."}