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NDBC buoy nlhc3
Observed , 59 minutes ago
Hazardous
Small Craft Advisory in effect. Pressure rising at 1,032.2 mbar. Water 68°F, air 59°F. Tonight: NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt.
Based on the zone forecast. This buoy does not measure wind or sea state.
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneSmall Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued September 23 at 4:07PM EDT until September 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 6 feet on Long Island Sound. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet possible. * WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday night. For the Gale Watch, late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneAir temp
59°F
54 to 65°F today
Water temp
68°F
66 to 69°F today
Pressure
1032mbar
Tendency
Rising
3 hour change
+0.9 mbar
Last 11 hours1031 to 1032 mbar
Zone forecast
Tonight
NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas 3 To 5 Ft, Occasionally To 6 Ft. Wave Detail: E 5 Ft At 9 Seconds.
Thu
NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas 2 To 4 Ft, Occasionally To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: E 4 Ft At 10 Seconds.
Thu Night
NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas 3 To 5 Ft, Occasionally To 6 Ft. Wave Detail: E 5 Ft At 11 Seconds.
Synopsis
High pressure remains to the north through the weekend while deepening low pressure tracks north across the western Atlantic. There is still some uncertainty on the low track, but it may pass close to the waters at some point this weekend. The low otherwise shifts east farther out to sea on Monday.
NWS zone Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,031 to 1,032 mbar over the same window.
3 stations within 30 NM
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneCommon questions
How often does buoy nlhc3 report?
temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy nlhc3?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
Can I see the forecast against what buoy nlhc3 measured?
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting wind or waves. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station nlhc3
41°22'19" N 72°05'46" W · owned and maintained by NOS
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.