Storm Warning Issued for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Coastal Waters Through Tuesday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Storm Warning for several coastal water zones in the Northeast. This alert, classified under the NWS code SRW, indicates that storm-force winds and extremely hazardous sea conditions are expected within the warning area.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Massachusetts Coastal Waters: From Provincetown to Chatham to Nantucket out 20 nm, and coastal waters extending out to 25 nm south of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
• Rhode Island Coastal Waters: From Montauk, NY, to Martha’s Vineyard, extending out to 20 nm south of Block Island.

What You Should Do

Mariners are urged to take immediate safety precautions. The National Weather Service advises that mariners should remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm, or secure their vessels for severe conditions. These storm-force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and will significantly reduce visibility for navigation.

Expected Conditions

• Winds: North winds are forecast at 40 to 50 knots, with peak gusts reaching up to 60 knots.
• Seas: Extremely rough conditions are expected, with wave heights ranging from 16 to 21 feet.
• Impacts: High potential for vessel damage and dangerous navigation due to reduced visibility and heavy seas.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 10:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22. The alert is currently set to expire at 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.