Storm Warning Issued for Massachusetts Bay and 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 Massachusetts coastal waters, forecasting dangerous winds up to 60 knots and seas reaching 25 feet through early Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Massachusetts Coastal Waters
- 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 Massachusetts 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 marine conditions are occurring or imminent in the specified area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following marine 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 safety precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter their course to avoid the storm, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions to prevent damage or capsizing.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: North winds ranging from 40 to 50 knots, with gusts reaching up to 60 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights between 20 and 25 feet.
- Visibility: Storm conditions are expected to significantly reduce visibility in the affected waters.
- Impacts: These conditions are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective immediately and will remain in effect until 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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