Headline:
Storm Watch issued September 23 at 2:24AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 11:24pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale
Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, northeast
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet
possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and
Ipswich Bay.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Friday. For the
Storm Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov