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Storm Watch issued September 24 at 2:05AM EDT until September 26 at
Affecting Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay; Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM
In effect until: Sep 24, 2026, 7:15 PM
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay; Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 7:15 PM.
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 Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from the Merrimack River to Plymouth from 40 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Friday morning 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™