Drawbridges closed in Queens due to high winds, Queens NY
Road ClosureSeveral major drawbridges in Queens, New York, including the Raritan River Drawbridge and the Beach Channel Cross Bay Boulevard Railroad Bridge, are closed due to high winds. The Coast Guard has issued gale warnings and low water advisories, warning mariners of strong winds, high waves, and abnormal low water levels. Mariners are advised to remain in port, seek safe harbor, or navigate cautiously to avoid hazardous conditions.
Audio|Source: Northern NJ and NY City Area Marine
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Transcript:
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To secure, to stay, all stations, United States Coast District, New York, Marine information broadcast concerning Raritan River Drawbridge out of service due to high wind.
00:13
Listen to Channel 22 Alpha, 157.1 megahertz.
00:33
Wairdum River Drawbridge is out of service due to high wind.
00:37
All mariners are advised to see the area with caution.
02:12
United States Coast Guard Sector New York.
02:17
Coast Guard marine information broadcast concerning storm watch and low water advisory offshore. Listen to channel 22 Alpha 157.1 megahertz.
02:40
Gale warning in effect from 6 p.m. this evening to 9 a.m. East Thursday.
02:45
Low water advisory remains in effect from midnight tonight to 4 a.m. East Thursday.
02:52
West winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and seas 8 to 13 feet expected.
02:59
For the low water advisory, abnormal low water expected.
03:06
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
03:12
Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
03:16
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
03:20
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
03:26
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water state.
05:50
All stations, United States Coast Guard Sectors, New York.
05:58
Coast Guard Marine information broadcast concerning Beach Channel Cross Bay Boulevard Railroad Bridge is out of service due to high wind. Listen to channel 22 Alpha 157.1 megahertz.
06:27
Beach Channel Cross Bay Boulevard Railroad Bridge is out of service through the high wind.
06:30
All mariners are advised to proceed in this area with caution.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY
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