Severe Storm Watch | Effective 09/23/2026 12:58

Headline: 
Storm Watch issued September 23 at 3:58PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 23, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires: 
September 24, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 22 feet possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 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 from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov