Gale Warning issued September 24 at 2:58PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

**Gale Warning issued September 24 at 2:58PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...New York Harbor, including Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

**What You Should Do:**

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Upton NY

- **Effective:** Sep 24, 2026 2:58 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*