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NWS Boston/Norton MAGL.W 0024October 22, 2026

Gale Warning: Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM

The National Weather Service office in Boston/Norton issued a gale warning for Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM, in force until 2:00 p.m. local time on October 23. It was the 24th gale warning the NWS office in Boston/Norton issued in 2026.

Warning

Issued2:16 p.m. EDT, October 22, 2026
In force2:16 p.m. EDT, October 22, 2026
Expires2:00 p.m. EDT, October 23, 2026

In force for 23.7 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Boston/Norton MA
Area
Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
2:16 p.m. EDT, October 22, 2026
Expires
2:00 p.m. EDT, October 23, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Moderate, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
KBOX GL.W 0024
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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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