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 Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until 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:** 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.*