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 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 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 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 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.*