Storm Warning Issued for Massachusetts Coastal Waters: Winds Up to 60 Knots Expected
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters near Provincetown, Chatham, and Nantucket, with dangerous winds and seas expected through early Tuesday.
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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
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Storm Warning for specific coastal regions off the coast of Massachusetts. This alert is classified as an immediate threat with observed severe conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.
- Coastal waters extending out to 25 nm south of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to take immediate precautions. You should remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm's path, and/or secure your vessel for severe conditions. The hazardous seas and storm-force winds are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and significantly reducing visibility.
Expected Conditions
The region is experiencing northwest winds ranging from 40 to 50 knots, with peak gusts reaching up to 60 knots. Sea heights are expected to be extremely hazardous, ranging between 18 and 23 feet.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is currently in effect and will remain active until 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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