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 Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Storm
Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
6 to 9 feet possible.
* 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...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM early this morning to 2
AM EDT Friday. For the Storm Watch, from late Thursday night
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:
Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov