Gale Warning issued September 22 at 1:58AM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

**Gale Warning issued September 22 at 1:58AM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

**What You Should Do:**

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Boston/Norton MA

- **Effective:** Sep 22, 2026 1:58 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 3:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*