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Gale Watch
In effect: Tuesday, Sep 22 2026 2:00 PM EDT – Thursday, Sep 24 2026 1:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. For
the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
40 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible.
Where:
In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters
extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from
Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of
Block Island.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM Monday to 3 AM
EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon
through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island
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Gale Watch
In effect: Tuesday, Sep 22 2026 2:00 PM EDT – Thursday, Sep 24 2026 1:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 11 to 16 feet possible.
Where:
Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from
25 to 60 NM and Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas
Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM.
When:
From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Ocean Waters from Marthas Vineyard to Nantucket from 25 to 60 NM
Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM
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Gale Watch
In effect: Tuesday, Sep 22 2026 2:00 PM EDT – Thursday, Sep 24 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Upton NY
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 11 to 16 feet possible.
Where:
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY from 20
to 60 nm.
When:
From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 to 60 NM
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Gale Watch
In effect: Tuesday, Sep 22 2026 6:00 PM EDT – Thursday, Sep 24 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Upton NY
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For
the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet possible.
Where:
Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 6 PM
EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through
Thursday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM
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