Storm Warning Issued for Cape Cod Bay: Winds Up to 60 Knots and Dangerous Seas 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 Storm Warning for Cape Cod Bay, forecasting northeast winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 15 feet starting Sunday night.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Cape Cod Bay
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Cape Cod Bay.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Storm Warning for Cape Cod Bay. This severe weather alert indicates that storm-force winds and hazardous marine conditions are expected to impact the region, posing a significant threat to maritime safety.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the following geographic region:
- Cape Cod Bay (Marine Zone ANZ231)
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to take immediate safety precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm's path, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. The expected conditions are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels.
Expected Conditions
Residents and mariners in the affected area should prepare for the following conditions:
- Winds: Northeast winds between 40 to 50 knots, with gusts reaching up to 60 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights of 10 to 15 feet are expected.
- Visibility: Hazardous seas and high winds will likely result in reduced visibility.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective during the following window:
- Onset: 10:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
- Duration: The warning remains in effect until 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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