Gale Watch issued September 21 at 3:09AM EDT until September 24 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

**Gale Watch issued September 21 at 3:09AM EDT until September 24 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA**

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas around 3 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

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

**What You Should Do:**

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Future

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

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 3:09 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

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