Marine Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Upton NY
AREA: 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
SENT: 2026-06-23T00:21:00-04:00

Marine Weather Statement issued June 23 at 12:21AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

The areas affected include…

Eastern Long Island Sound…
Peconic and Gardiners Bays…

At 1221 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 8 nm northwest of Essex Village
to near Great Peconic Bay, moving northeast at 25 knots.

Locations impacted include…
Horton Point, Orient Point, Great Peconic Bay, Little Peconic Bay,
Shelter Island Sound, Madison Reef, Six Mile Reef, Mattituck Inlet,
Shelter Island, and Falkner Island.

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek
safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-23T01:00:00-04:00