NWS Boston/Norton MAGL.W 0025November 12, 2026
Gale Warning: Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and 7 more
The National Weather Service office in Boston/Norton issued a gale warning for Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and 7 more, in force until 7:00 p.m. local time on November 13. It was the 25th gale warning the NWS office in Boston/Norton issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued5:44 a.m. EST, November 12, 2026
In force from1:00 a.m. EST, November 13, 2026
Expires7:00 p.m. EST, November 13, 2026
In force for 18 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Boston/Norton MA
- Area
- Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and 7 more
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 5:44 a.m. EST, November 12, 2026
- In force from
- 1:00 a.m. EST, November 13, 2026
- Expires
- 7:00 p.m. EST, November 13, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KBOX GL.W 0025
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, November 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters, Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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