Gale Warning issued September 22 at 6:35AM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

**Gale Warning issued September 22 at 6:35AM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA**

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* 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...From 2 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 6:35 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 7:45 PM UTC

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