Headline:
Storm Watch issued September 24 at 2:05AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 11:05pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Storm Watch,
north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to
15 feet possible.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters
extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from
Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of
Block Island.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the
Storm Watch, from late tonight 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 extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket; Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov