Storm Warning Issued for Massachusetts Bay and Coastal Waters East of Ipswich Bay
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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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NWS Boston/Norton MA has issued a Storm Warning for Massachusetts coastal waters, forecasting winds up to 60 knots and seas reaching 23 feet starting Sunday night.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Massachusetts 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 Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Boston/Norton MA. The alert is effective for a period beginning late Sunday evening and extending into early Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay
- Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
- Massachusetts Bay
- Ipswich Bay
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. The response level for this event is categorized as "Avoid."
Expected Conditions
Residents and mariners in the affected areas should prepare for the following hazards:
- Winds: Northeast winds between 30 to 50 knots, with gusts reaching up to 60 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights of 18 to 23 feet are expected.
- Impacts: Storm force winds and hazardous seas are likely to capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 10:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The warning is currently expected to expire at 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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