Storm Warning Issued for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Coastal Waters Through Tuesday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 coastal waters off Massachusetts and Rhode Island, forecasting winds up to 60 knots and seas reaching 21 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Massachusetts and Rhode Island Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston
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 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Coastal Waters.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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