Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Storm Warning issued September 24 at 12:06PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA, United States of America

Event time: Sep 24, 2026 16:06 UTC Last updated: Oct 3, 2026 United States

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* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* 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...From 2 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Measurements

Coordinates	39.9645, -100.8105
Region	Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
Location Precision	country
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap Urgency	Immediate
Cap Certainty	Observed
Cap Expires	2026-09-25T01:15:00-04:00

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The agency did not publish coordinates for this warning. The pin is the centre of the country, not the location of the event — read the area name, not the map, for where it applies.

Area as the agency stated it: Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound

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