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 Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 19 to 24 feet possible. * WHERE...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...For the Gale Warning, until 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: 
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