High Wind Warning Issued for Nantucket: Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Nantucket, effective Sunday night through early Tuesday, with damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Nantucket, Massachusetts
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA, has issued a High Wind Warning for Nantucket. This alert, designated with the NWS code HWW, indicates that severe wind conditions are likely to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for Nantucket County in Massachusetts (MAZ024).
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows to prevent injury. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Northeast winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and power outages are possible throughout the affected area.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 10:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, until 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24. The alert was originally issued by the NWS at 12:30 PM EST on February 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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