Synopsis For Long Island Waters And New York Harbor
Strong high pres will remain over northern New England and the Canadian Maritimes through Sat night...while low pres off the Carolina coast moves NE and gradually intensifies. The low will then weaken and move slowly E of the area Sunday through Mon. A cold front will cross the waters on Tue.
Forecast as of 10:21 PM EST on March 11, 2010
New York Harbor-
Gale watch in effect from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon
Tonight
NE winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight chance of light rain late this evening...then a chance of light rain after midnight.
Fri
NE winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming E 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft...then 2 to 3 ft in the afternoon. Periods of light rain.
Fri Night
E winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Rain. Patchy fog after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Sat
E winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Sat Night
E winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt... diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Sun
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Rain likely.
Sun Night
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Rain likely. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Mon
N winds 15 to 20 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Chance of rain. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.