Gale Warning issued September 23 at 2:24AM EDT until September 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

**Gale Warning issued September 23 at 2:24AM EDT until September 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA**

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet possible.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM early this morning to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Storm Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday evening.

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

**What You Should Do:**

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

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

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 2:24 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

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