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Storm Watch
Issued: 6:06 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving devices remain free of ice. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 6:06 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving devices remain free of ice. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:06 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... ...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet possible. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving devices remain free of ice. Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions. &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 5:28 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 4:36 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding is possible around high tide. Water could be as deep as 1 to 2 feet. * WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts coast, including Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, and Nantucket. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Vehicles left in flood prone areas may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Debris may wash onto coastal roads from large breaking waves. Significant beach and dune erosion is likely, especially in those areas that have been made more vulnerable from recent storms. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Gloucester Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 3.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/08 PM 8.2/ 8.7 -1.5/-1.0 0.2/ 0.8 2-3 None 30/08 AM 9.8/10.3 0.2/ 0.7 -0.2/ 0.3 3 None 30/09 PM 8.2/ 8.7 -1.5/-1.0 0.0/ 0.5 2-3 None 31/09 AM 10.3/10.8 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.7 1-2 None 31/10 PM 8.8/ 9.3 -0.9/-0.4 0.2/ 0.7 1-3 None Merrimack River near Newburyport MA MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 4.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/08 PM 7.4/ 7.9 -2.2/-1.7 0.2/ 0.8 2-3 None 30/09 AM 9.0/ 9.5 -0.6/-0.1 -0.2/ 0.3 3 None 30/09 PM 7.3/ 7.8 -2.2/-1.8 0.0/ 0.5 2-3 None 31/10 AM 9.4/ 9.9 -0.2/ 0.3 0.2/ 0.7 1 None 31/10 PM 7.8/ 8.4 -1.7/-1.2 0.2/ 0.7 1-3 None Boston Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/08 PM 8.8/ 9.3 -1.6/-1.1 0.2/ 0.8 2 None 30/08 AM 10.4/10.9 0.1/ 0.6 0.0/ 0.5 2 None 30/09 PM 9.0/ 9.5 -1.4/-0.9 0.1/ 0.6 2 None 31/09 AM 11.0/11.5 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 1 None 31/10 PM 9.6/10.1 -0.8/-0.2 0.2/ 0.8 1-2 None Revere MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 6.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/08 PM 8.5/ 9.0 -1.5/-1.0 0.2/ 0.8 1-2 None 30/08 AM 10.1/10.6 0.2/ 0.7 0.0/ 0.5 2 None 30/09 PM 8.7/ 9.2 -1.3/-0.8 0.0/ 0.5 1-2 None 31/10 AM 10.7/11.2 0.8/ 1.3 0.2/ 0.7 1 None 31/10 PM 9.5/10.0 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.8 1-2 None Green Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 13.5 ft, Major 15.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 5.6 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/08 PM 8.6/ 9.1 -1.4/-0.9 0.4/ 0.9 2-3 None 30/09 AM 10.2/10.7 0.2/ 0.8 0.0/ 0.5 3 None 30/09 PM 8.6/ 9.1 -1.4/-0.9 0.1/ 0.6 2-3 None 31/09 AM 10.7/11.2 0.8/ 1.3 0.2/ 0.8 1-2 None 31/10 PM 9.2/ 9.7 -0.8/-0.2 0.2/ 0.8 1-3 None Scituate MA MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 13.5 ft, Major 15.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.8 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/08 PM 8.6/ 9.1 -1.1/-0.7 0.2/ 0.8 2-3 None 30/08 AM 10.2/10.7 0.5/ 1.0 0.0/ 0.5 3 None 30/09 PM 8.6/ 9.1 -1.1/-0.7 0.0/ 0.5 2-3 None 31/10 AM 10.7/11.2 1.0/ 1.5 0.2/ 0.7 1-2 None 31/10 PM 9.2/ 9.7 -0.6/-0.1 0.2/ 0.8 1-3 None Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/05 PM 1.6/ 2.0 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 2 None 30/05 AM 2.0/ 2.5 0.0/ 0.5 -0.2/ 0.2 3 None 30/06 PM 1.1/ 1.6 -1.0/-0.5 -0.5/ 0.0 3 None 31/07 AM 2.3/ 2.8 0.4/ 0.9 0.0/ 0.5 1-2 None 31/07 PM 1.8/ 2.2 -0.2/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.7 1 None 01/07 AM 3.2/ 3.7 1.2/ 1.7 0.8/ 1.3 3-4 None Chatham MA - East Coast MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 11.5 ft, Major 13.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 3.8 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.8 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/09 PM 4.6/ 5.1 -0.7/-0.2 0.2/ 0.8 3 None 30/09 AM 5.7/ 6.2 0.6/ 1.1 0.0/ 0.5 3-4 None 30/10 PM 4.5/ 5.0 -0.8/-0.2 0.0/ 0.5 3 None 31/10 AM 6.2/ 6.7 1.0/ 1.5 0.2/ 0.7 2 None 31/11 PM 5.1/ 5.6 -0.2/ 0.3 0.2/ 0.8 1-3 None Chatham - South side MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 10.5 ft, Major 11.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/09 PM 3.4/ 3.9 -1.1/-0.7 0.2/ 0.7 2-3 None 30/09 AM 4.7/ 5.2 0.2/ 0.7 -0.2/ 0.3 3 None 30/10 PM 3.2/ 3.7 -1.3/-0.8 -0.2/ 0.3 2-3 None 31/11 AM 5.0/ 5.5 0.5/ 1.0 0.2/ 0.7 1-2 None 31/11 PM 4.0/ 4.5 -0.6/-0.1 0.4/ 0.9 1-3 None Hyannis Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/09 PM 2.7/ 3.2 -1.1/-0.6 0.1/ 0.6 2-3 None 30/09 AM 3.9/ 4.4 0.1/ 0.6 -0.3/ 0.2 3 None 30/10 PM 2.6/ 3.1 -1.3/-0.8 -0.2/ 0.2 2 None 31/10 AM 4.4/ 4.9 0.6/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.7 1 None 31/11 PM 3.2/ 3.7 -0.6/-0.1 0.4/ 0.9 1-3 None Provincetown Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.9 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/08 PM 8.9/ 9.4 -1.3/-0.8 0.4/ 0.9 3 None 30/08 AM 10.4/10.9 0.2/ 0.8 0.1/ 0.6 4 None 30/09 PM 8.8/ 9.3 -1.4/-0.9 0.1/ 0.6 3 None 31/09 AM 10.8/11.3 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 2 None 31/10 PM 9.3/ 9.8 -0.9/-0.4 0.2/ 0.7 1-3 None Dennis - Sesuit Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/08 PM 9.6/10.1 -1.0/-0.5 0.6/ 1.1 2-3 None 30/09 AM 11.1/11.6 0.6/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.7 3 None 30/09 PM 9.5/10.0 -1.1/-0.6 0.2/ 0.7 2-3 None 31/09 AM 11.4/11.9 0.9/ 1.4 0.2/ 0.8 1-2 None 31/10 PM 10.0/10.5 -0.6/-0.1 0.2/ 0.8 1-3 None Sandwich Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/08 PM 8.1/ 8.6 -2.2/-1.8 0.4/ 0.9 2-3 None 30/08 AM 9.5/10.0 -0.9/-0.4 0.1/ 0.6 3 None 30/09 PM 8.0/ 8.5 -2.3/-1.9 0.1/ 0.6 2-3 None 31/09 AM 10.0/10.5 -0.3/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.8 1 None 31/10 PM 8.6/ 9.1 -1.8/-1.3 0.2/ 0.8 1-3 None Wings Neck MLLW Categories - Minor 6.5 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 11.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 7.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/05 PM 3.7/ 4.2 -0.7/-0.2 0.4/ 0.9 2 None 30/06 AM 4.2/ 4.7 -0.2/ 0.3 -0.2/ 0.3 3 None 30/06 PM 3.2/ 3.7 -1.3/-0.8 -0.3/ 0.2 2-3 None 31/07 AM 4.5/ 5.0 0.1/ 0.6 0.1/ 0.6 1 None 31/07 PM 3.9/ 4.4 -0.6/-0.1 0.2/ 0.7 1 None 01/07 AM 4.6/ 5.1 0.2/ 0.7 0.2/ 0.7 3 None Edgartown MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/09 PM 1.9/ 2.3 -0.9/-0.4 0.1/ 0.6 2-3 None 30/09 AM 2.7/ 3.2 0.1/ 0.6 -0.3/ 0.2 3 None 30/10 PM 1.7/ 2.2 -1.1/-0.6 -0.2/ 0.2 3 None 31/10 AM 3.2/ 3.7 0.5/ 1.0 0.1/ 0.6 1-2 None 01/07 AM 2.8/ 3.4 0.2/ 0.7 1.0/ 1.5 3-5 None Vineyard Haven MLLW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/09 PM 1.4/ 1.9 -0.7/-0.2 0.1/ 0.6 2-3 None 30/08 AM 1.8/ 2.2 -0.2/ 0.2 -0.2/ 0.2 3 None 30/10 PM 1.2/ 1.7 -0.9/-0.4 -0.2/ 0.2 2-3 None 31/09 AM 2.1/ 2.6 0.1/ 0.6 0.1/ 0.6 1 None 31/11 PM 1.9/ 2.3 -0.2/ 0.3 0.4/ 0.9 1-3 None Nantucket Harbor MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/09 PM 2.7/ 3.2 -1.0/-0.5 0.2/ 0.7 3 None 30/09 AM 3.7/ 4.2 0.1/ 0.6 -0.2/ 0.2 4 None 30/10 PM 2.5/ 3.0 -1.1/-0.7 -0.2/ 0.3 3-4 None 31/10 AM 4.0/ 4.5 0.4/ 0.9 0.1/ 0.6 1-2 None 31/11 PM 3.1/ 3.6 -0.6/-0.1 0.4/ 0.9 1-3 None &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:22 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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