Storm Warning Issued for Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, and Buzzards 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for Massachusetts coastal waters, with winds up to 55 knots and seas up to 10 feet expected through early Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, and Buzzards Bay
- 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 Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, and Buzzards Bay.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Boston/Norton, MA. This alert indicates that storm-force winds and hazardous marine conditions are imminent in the specified coastal areas.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following maritime regions:
- Nantucket Sound
- Vineyard Sound
- Buzzards Bay
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly 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 to prevent damage or capsizing.
Expected Conditions
Residents and mariners in the affected areas should prepare for the following conditions:
- Winds: North winds ranging from 40 to 50 knots, with peak gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Significant wave heights of 7 to 10 feet are expected.
- Hazards: Storm-force winds and hazardous seas are likely to capsize or damage vessels and will significantly reduce visibility on the water.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 10:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The alert is currently expected to remain in effect until 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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