Storm Warning Issued for Boston Harbor and Narragansett Bay with 55-Knot Gusts Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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 Storm Warning for Boston Harbor and Narragansett Bay, effective Monday night through early Tuesday morning, as storm-force winds and high waves threaten mariners.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA, has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This alert signifies that storm-force winds and hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring in the specified marine areas.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Massachusetts coastal waters: Boston Harbor
- Rhode Island coastal waters: Narragansett Bay
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate safety precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. Storm-force winds and hazardous waves are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and will significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: South winds ranging from 25 to 35 knots, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Waves: Wave heights are expected to reach between 5 and 8 feet.
- Hazards: Storm-force winds and hazardous waves that may lead to vessel damage and reduced visibility.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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