Special Marine Warning Issued for Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound
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NWS Boston/Norton has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters including Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound until 1:15 PM EDT due to a strong thunderstorm.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Waters of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Issued
- August 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning was issued by the National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA at 12:15 PM EDT on August 23, 2026. The alert is effective from 12:15 PM EDT until 1:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay, Rhode Island Sound, and Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Expected Conditions
At 12:15 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Buzzards Bay Entrance Tower, moving northeast at 45 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 12:15 PM EDT to 1:15 PM EDT on August 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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