NWS Boston/Norton MAGL.A 0022October 21, 2026
Gale Watch: Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM
The National Weather Service office in Boston/Norton issued a gale watch 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 22nd gale watch the NWS office in Boston/Norton issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 21 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
- Watch
- Issued
- 2:36 a.m. EDT, October 21, 2026
- In force from
- 5:00 p.m. EDT, October 22, 2026
- Expires
- 2:00 p.m. EDT, October 23, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KBOX GL.A 0022
- 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 6 to 11 feet possible. * WHERE...Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * 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 waves.
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