First published Oct 16, 2026, 9:39:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 9:39:15 PM UTC

NWS Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, and nearby coastal waters

The National Weather Service issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 687 for Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, and nearby coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Fire Island Inlet. It remains in effect until 10 p.m. EDT on October 16.

Why it matters

The watch covers coastal waters in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey through the stated expiration time.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 16 at 4:02PM EDT until October 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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