Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Storm Warning issued September 26 at 12:26PM EDT until September 27 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: Oct 5, 2026 United States
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
seas 6 to 9 feet.

* 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...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionNantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyImmediate
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-09-27T01:30:00-04:00

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

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