Severe Storm Warning | Effective 09/24/2026 09:06

Headline: 
Storm Warning issued September 24 at 12:06PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires: 
September 24, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description: 
Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov