Special Marine Warning Issued for Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay
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NWS Boston/Norton has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay until 8:00 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay
- Issued
- August 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA. The alert is effective from August 8 at 6:59 PM EDT until August 8 at 8:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. Locations impacted include Eastern Point MA, Essex Bay, Sandy Bay, Ipswich Bay, Thatcher Island, and Beverly Harbor.
What You Should Do
Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in structural damage. Response is to avoid the area.
Expected Conditions
At 6:59 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 nm southwest of Rowley, or 8 nm northwest of Beverly, moving east at 25 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater and large hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 8:00 PM EDT on August 8.
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