Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued September 1 at 6:17PM EDT until September 1
Affecting New York Harbor; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 1, 2026, 11:00 PM
New York Harbor; Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 11:00 PM.
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Wind gusts 34 knots or greater, high waves, lightning, and heavy rain are expected with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Affected areas
New York
Read the original bulletin (official text)
SMWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM... New York Harbor... * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 617 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over The Verrazano Narrows Bridge, moving southeast at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * The strong thunderstorm will be near... Lower New York Harbor and The Verrazano Narrows Bridge around 620 PM EDT. Rockaway Inlet around 625 PM EDT. Sandy Hook around 640 PM EDT.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™