NWS Boston/Norton MAGL.A 0018October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay
The National Weather Service office in Boston/Norton issued a gale watch for Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 17. It was the 18th gale watch the NWS office in Boston/Norton issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued1:49 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
In force from6:00 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
Expires8:00 p.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
In force for 26 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Boston/Norton MA
- Area
- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 1:49 p.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 6:00 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KBOX GL.A 0018
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 3 feet expected. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas around 3 feet possible. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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