Severe Storm Warning | Effective 09/26/2026 09:26

Headline: 
Storm Warning issued September 26 at 12:26PM EDT until September 27 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 26, 2026 - 9:26am
Expires: 
September 26, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * 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...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday. * 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