Massachusetts, Rhode Island Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 09/24/2026 09:38

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued September 24 at 12:38PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 9:38am
Expires: 
September 24, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The eastern Massachusetts coast as well as the south coasts of both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The long duration of the winds coupled with heavy rain and fully leafed trees may exacerbate the risk for tree damage and power outages.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description: 
Eastern Essex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov