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Storm Warning 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

September 24, 2026

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Sep 24, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 25, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 48 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 24, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT (16:06 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 25, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

The text

As transmitted.

409 
WHUS71 KBOX 241606
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1206 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

ANZ250-251-280-250515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-260925T0600Z/
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0022.260925T0600Z-260925T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.260925T1500Z-260927T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T1500Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to
60 NM-
1206 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 19 to 24 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. In Atlantic 
  coastal waters, Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to 
  Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-256-282-283-250515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260925T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.260925T0600Z-260927T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T0600Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM-
Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM-
1206 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 21 to 26 feet expected.

* 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. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from 
  Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM and Ocean 
  Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-250515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260925T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.260925T0600Z-260927T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T0600Z-260927T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
1206 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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 2 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254-281-250515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260925T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.260925T1200Z-260927T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T1200Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 NM-
Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM-
1206 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 20 to 25 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. In 
  Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from Provincetown to 
  Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-250515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260925T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.260925T1200Z-260927T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T1200Z-260927T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
1206 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-250515-
/O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-260925T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.GL.W.0022.260925T1200Z-260927T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T1800Z-260927T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1206 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Frank
5 follow-up statements
328 
WHUS71 KBOX 250538
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ255-256-282-283-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T0600Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM-
Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM-
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and
  seas 14 to 20 feet expected.

* 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. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from 
  Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM and Ocean 
  Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T0600Z-260927T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 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...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254-281-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T1200Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 NM-
Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM-
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and
  seas 15 to 21 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. In 
  Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from Provincetown to 
  Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T1200Z-260927T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
  seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-280-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T1500Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to
60 NM-
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and
  seas 13 to 21 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. In Atlantic 
  coastal waters, Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to 
  Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-252100-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T1800Z-260927T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves
  around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
539 
WHUS71 KBOX 251637
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1237 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ255-256-282-283-260545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM-
Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM-
1237 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 20 to 25 feet.

* 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. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from 
  Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM and Ocean 
  Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-260545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
1237 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 feet.

* 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...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254-281-260545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 NM-
Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM-
1237 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 17 to 22 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. In 
  Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from Provincetown to 
  Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-260545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
1237 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-280-260545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to
60 NM-
1237 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 16 to 21 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. In Atlantic 
  coastal waters, Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to 
  Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-260545-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.260925T1800Z-260927T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1237 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Frank
455 
WHUS71 KBOX 251858
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

ANZ256-283-260800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM-
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 20 to 25 feet.

* WHERE...In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of 
  Block Island. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-260800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ255-282-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM-
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and 
  seas 20 to 25 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from 
  Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254-281-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 NM-
Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM-
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 17 to 22 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. In 
  Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from Provincetown to 
  Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-280-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to
60 NM-
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 16 to 21 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. In Atlantic 
  coastal waters, Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to 
  Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-260800-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
258 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Frank
180 
WHUS71 KBOX 260558
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
158 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ255-282-261900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM-
158 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters 
  extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and 
  Nantucket. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from 
  Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ256-283-261900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM-
158 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 15 to 20 feet.

* WHERE...In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of 
  Block Island. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from 
  Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>234-261900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
158 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ235-237-261900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0600Z/
Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound-
158 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254-281-261900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 NM-
Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM-
158 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. In 
  Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from Provincetown to 
  Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-261900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
158 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-280-261900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to
60 NM-
158 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 9 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. In Atlantic 
  coastal waters, Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to 
  Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-261900-
/O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T0000Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
158 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
225 
WHUS71 KBOX 261626
MWWBOX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1226 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

ANZ255-256-282-283-270530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T1400Z/
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard
and Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 NM South of Block Island-
Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM-
Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM-
1226 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet.

* 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. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from 
  Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM and Ocean 
  Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ232>235-237-270530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T1400Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
1226 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

* 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...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ254-281-270530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T1400Z/
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 NM-
Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM-
1226 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from 
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM. In 
  Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from Provincetown to 
  Nantucket from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ231-270530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T1400Z/
Cape Cod Bay-
1226 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Cape Cod Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ250-251-280-270530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T1400Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to
60 NM-
1226 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east 
  of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine 
  Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. In Atlantic 
  coastal waters, Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to 
  Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ230-236-270530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.SR.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260927T1400Z/
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
1226 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In 
  Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

Frank

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this storm warning went out at Sep 24, 8:11 AM EDT, 3 hours 55 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Dry, cool, and breezy today with rough seas.
  • A strong coastal low pressure system will bring a long duration of rain, rough seas, strong winds, and coastal flooding/erosion Friday through the weekend. Exact magnitude and placement of the winds and rain remain uncertain.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 24, 8:11 AM EDT, 3 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
811 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
High Surf Advisory issued along the east coast of MA Friday
through this weekend.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dry, cool, and breezy today with rough seas.

- A strong coastal low pressure system will bring a long
  duration of rain, rough seas, strong winds, and coastal
  flooding/erosion Friday through the weekend. Exact magnitude
  and placement of the winds and rain remain uncertain.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Dry, cool, and breezy today with rough seas.

The dry and cooler than average weather we've been enjoying for
the last several days continues for at least one more day
thanks to a sprawling high pressure centered over Quebec.
Placement of southern New England between this surface high and
building low pressure to the north will continue the persistent
and increasingly steady northeast flow keeping temperatures in
the low 60s (east) to mid/upper 60s (CT valley). Thanks to those
persistent winds over a long fetch we'll continue to see
dangerous seas with waves a high as 12-15 ft over the southern
outer waters. Rough seas will only increase in magnitude and
area going into the weekend. Over land, we'll continue to see
breezy winds gusting to 25-35 mph.

KEY MESSAGE 2...A strong coastal low pressure system will bring
a long duration of rain, rough seas, strong winds, and coastal
flooding/erosion Friday through the weekend. Exact magnitude
and placement of the winds and rain remain uncertain.

Bottom line up front: prolonged rain and wind is expected this
weekend, with the worst of it along the coast. Coastal impacts
will also be felt from coastal flooding and erosion, especially
east facing coastlines. Guidance is ever so slowly coming into
agreement on the storm's track, leading to still only moderate
confidence in exact numbers/times with regard to strongest
winds, peak coastal flooding etc. For this reason, watches
continue. However, confidence is high that this will be an
impactful early season nor'easter for southern New England as a
coastal low meandering off the eastern seaboard is captured by
another feature and pulled back to the west after passing near
the 70/40 benchmark. Latest GFS guidance seems to be caving
toward a more western track in line with the ECMWF/UKMET. It's
yet to be seen if this is the start of a trend or an outlier,
but the 00Z GEFS continues to have quite a wide E-W spread in
low centers by Saturday morning.

A western track would have an impact on coastal flooding,
potentially expanding minor flooding to more southern facing
coastlines toward the later half of the weekend; this is hinted
at in the Stevens Institute coastal flooding guidance and will
need to be monitored as we settle on an eventual low track.
Regardless, we will no doubt be dealing with a good deal of
coastal erosion and at least some minor coastal flooding on the
east coast, especially south of Boston. This will be a prolonged
coastal flooding event from late Fri-Sun which could exacerbate
flooding concerns as water may not be able to fully evacuate
between high tides.

The latest ensemble probabilities continue to indicate the
heaviest rainfall over eastern MA and RI where probabilities
of 2+" have increased (80%+) as have probabilities of 4"
(40-60%) centered over eastern MA. The slow moving nature of
this pattern means that this is spread over 48+ hours which
should limit flash flooding concerns.

The strongest winds will be over the waters where Storm Watches
remain in effect starting on Friday. On land the strongest winds
will be along the coast where the presence of leaves on trees
will exacerbate potential tree damage compared to a late season
storm. Ensemble guidance indicates >70% chance of gusts over 40
mph, while the chance of gusts nearing 60 mph over Cape Cod and
the islands has decreased in the last 24 hours for both the EPS
and GEFS likely owing to the further west track. The low center
lingers, weakening, Sunday and even into Monday before finally
exiting east by Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Today and Tonight...High confidence.

VFR, outside of MVFR cigs over ACK and some of the outer Cape
late today into tonight. NE winds of 10 to 20 kt with gusts of
20 to 30 kt, strongest towards the southeast New England coast.
Gusts near 35 kt for Nantucket.

Friday...High confidence.

VFR most of the day, with MVFR cigs moving in from the
southeast, impacting ACK as early as 16z and FMH/HYA by 00z.
Lowered cigs come following RA moving in throughout the day from
SE to NW. Strong NE winds, 15-25 kts with gusts 30-45 kts,
strongest over southeast MA terminals.

KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday Night: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Strong winds
with gusts up to 50 kt. SHRA likely.

Saturday: Mainly MVFR, with local IFR possible. Strong winds
with gusts up to 45 kt. SHRA likely.

Saturday Night: Mainly MVFR, with local IFR possible. Strong
winds with gusts up to 40 kt. SHRA, slight chance TSRA.

Sunday: Mainly MVFR, with areas IFR possible. Strong winds with
local gusts up to 40 kt. SHRA, slight chance TSRA.

Sunday Night: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Windy with gusts up
to 35 kt. SHRA likely, slight chance TSRA.

Monday: Mainly VFR, with areas IFR possible. Windy with local
gusts up to 30 kt. Chance SHRA.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Through Friday...High Confidence.

Gusty NE winds resume Thursday and continue well into the
weekend. Winds 25-35 kt are expected on Friday, gusting to 40-50
kts. This northeast fetch will yield rough seas on the ocean
waters, 6-12 ft Thursday, 10-18 ft Friday. Rain arrives from the
SE as early as late Thursday night/early Friday morning for the
waters south and east of Nantucket.

Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...

Friday Night: gale force winds with gusts up to 45 kt. Rough
seas up to 21 ft. Rain showers, slight chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday: gale force winds with gusts up to 45 kt. Rough seas
up to 19 ft. Rain showers, slight chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: gale force winds with local gusts up to 45 kt.
Rough seas up to 17 ft. Rain showers, slight chance of
thunderstorms.

Sunday: Strong winds with gusts up to 40 kt. Rough seas up to
13 ft. Rain showers likely, slight chance of thunderstorms.
Local visibility 1 to 3 nm.

Sunday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft. Rain showers likely,
slight chance of thunderstorms.

Monday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with local
gusts up to 30 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Chance of rain showers.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...None.
MA...High Surf Advisory from 5 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Sunday for
     MAZ007-015-016-019-022>024.
     High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Saturday evening
     for MAZ007-015-016-019>024.
     Coastal Flood Watch from Friday afternoon through Saturday
     afternoon for MAZ007-015-016-019-022>024.
RI...High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Saturday evening
     for RIZ005>008.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Friday for ANZ230-236.
     Gale Warning from 8 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday for ANZ230-
     236.
     Gale Warning until 8 AM EDT Friday for ANZ231-254-281.
     Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday evening for
     ANZ231-254-281.
     Gale Warning until 2 AM EDT Friday for ANZ232>235-237-255-256-
     282-283.
     Storm Watch from late tonight through Saturday evening for
     ANZ232>235-237-255-256-282-283.
     Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Friday for ANZ250-251-280.
     Gale Warning from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Friday for ANZ250-251-280.
     Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday evening for
     ANZ250-251-280.

&&

DISCUSSION...BW
AVIATION...Belk/BW
MARINE...BW

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 24, 2:08 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more4 days
Sep 24, 12:38 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more67 hr
Sep 24, 12:38 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more67 hr

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Sources

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