Severe Storm Warning | Effective 09/24/2026 22:38

Headline: 
Storm Warning issued September 25 at 1:38AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 10:38pm
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 14 to 20 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM and Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 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: 
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket; Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island; Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM; Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov