Storm Watch issued September 23 at 2:24AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

**Storm Watch issued September 23 at 2:24AM EDT until September 26 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 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning 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:** Severe

- **Urgency:** Future

- **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.*