Storm Warning Issued for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Coastal Waters
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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 coastal waters off Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with 50-knot gusts and 17-foot seas expected starting Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Massachusetts and Rhode Island Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 1, 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
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA. This alert indicates that storm-force winds and hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring within the specified marine zones.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several key coastal regions, including:
- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
- Coastal waters from Provincetown, MA, to Chatham, MA, to Nantucket, MA, extending out 20 nautical miles.
- Coastal waters extending out to 25 nautical miles south of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
- Coastal waters from Montauk, NY, to Martha's Vineyard, extending out to 20 nautical miles south of Block Island.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate 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 seas can capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
Residents and mariners in the affected areas should prepare for the following conditions:
- Winds: South winds ranging from 30 to 40 knots, with gusts reaching up to 50 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights between 12 and 17 feet are expected.
- Visibility: Hazardous conditions are expected to reduce visibility across the coastal waters.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 5:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16. The warning is currently expected to remain in effect until 8:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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