Port Condition Whiskey Declared For Long Island Sound: USCG

LONG ISLAND SOUND, NY — A Hurricane Port Condition Whiskey is set when weather advisories indicate sustained gale force winds from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to make landfall at the port within 72 hours.

As of 6:15 a.m. Friday, a storm surge watch from the National Weather Service is in effect for Westchester County and parts of Connecticut. According to the National Hurricane Center, the impacts over the next seven days remain highly dependent on the development and track of Henri.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect for much of the Sound Shore region, including Southern Westchester, Southern Fairfield, Northern Nassau and Southern Nassau.

In an alert from the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Long Island Sound, advised that those on and along the sound should begin preparing for the arrival of Henri. Drawbridges may not be operating if sustained gale force winds (34kts/39mph) are reached or if evacuations are in progress. Small boats may need to seek safe haven.

"It is extremely important to decide in advance how to minimize your risk and be prepared to evacuate if necessary," USCG Captain of the Port Long Island Sound E.J. Van Camp said in a statement about the impending storm.