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Storm Watch issued September 23 at 3:58PM EDT until September 26 at

Affecting Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound

In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 9:00 AM

Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 9:00 AM.

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

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* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Storm Watch,
north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to
12 feet possible.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound,
Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal
waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the
Storm Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Storm Watch issued September 23 at 3:58PM EDT until September 26 at

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