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Storm Warning
Issued: 6:58 PM Sep. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
waves around 3 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In
Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:35 PM Sep. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways (5.6 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water).

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA,
Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and
Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Splashover and Minor coastal flooding is expected in
the lowest lying areas along the south coast of Rhode Island and
Massachusetts over multiple high tide cycles late today through
this weekend. A few immediate coastal roads may briefly flood
due to wave action. In addition...minor beach erosion is also
possible.

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.

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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Narragansett Bay at Fox Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 4.2 ft, Major 5.7 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   6.0/ 6.5   1.2/ 1.7   1.1/ 1.6     3       None
26/08 AM   7.0/ 7.5   2.2/ 2.7   1.9/ 2.3     3      Minor
26/09 PM   6.1/ 6.6   1.3/ 1.8   1.2/ 1.7     3       None
27/09 AM   6.9/ 7.4   2.1/ 2.6   1.5/ 2.0     3      Minor
27/09 PM   5.7/ 6.2   0.9/ 1.4   0.8/ 1.3    1-3      None

Narragansett Bay at Conimicut Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 5.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.2/ 1.7   1.2/ 1.7     3       None
26/08 AM   6.8/ 7.3   2.2/ 2.7   1.9/ 2.3     3      Minor
26/08 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.2/ 1.7   1.2/ 1.7     3       None
27/09 AM   6.5/ 7.0   1.9/ 2.3   1.4/ 1.9     3       None
27/09 PM   5.5/ 6.0   0.9/ 1.4   0.8/ 1.3    1-3      None

Mount Hope Bay near Bristol Point RI
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 9.5 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   6.0/ 6.5   1.5/ 2.0   1.3/ 1.8     3       None
26/08 AM   6.7/ 7.2   2.2/ 2.7   2.0/ 2.5     3       None
26/08 PM   5.9/ 6.4   1.4/ 1.9   1.3/ 1.8     3       None
27/09 AM   6.2/ 6.8   1.8/ 2.2   1.4/ 1.9     3       None
27/09 PM   5.4/ 5.9   0.9/ 1.4   0.8/ 1.3    2-3      None

Narragansett Bay at Quonset Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.5 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   5.5/ 6.0   1.4/ 1.9   1.4/ 1.9     3       None
26/08 AM   6.5/ 7.0   2.3/ 2.8   2.1/ 2.6     3      Minor
26/08 PM   5.6/ 6.1   1.5/ 2.0   1.4/ 1.9     3       None
27/09 AM   6.1/ 6.6   2.0/ 2.5   1.5/ 2.0     3      Minor
27/09 PM   5.1/ 5.6   1.0/ 1.5   0.9/ 1.4    2-3      None

Westerly RI at Watch Hill
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 9.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/09 PM   4.7/ 5.2   1.7/ 2.2   1.8/ 2.2     6       None
26/08 AM   5.4/ 5.9   2.3/ 2.8   2.6/ 3.1    6-7     Minor
26/09 PM   4.5/ 5.0   1.5/ 2.0   1.7/ 2.2     6       None
27/09 AM   4.7/ 5.2   1.7/ 2.2   1.7/ 2.2     6       None
27/10 PM   3.7/ 4.2   0.8/ 1.3   1.0/ 1.5    4-5      None

Newport Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 5.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   5.2/ 5.7   1.3/ 1.8   1.4/ 1.9     3       None
26/08 AM   6.2/ 6.8   2.3/ 2.8   2.2/ 2.7     3      Minor
26/08 PM   5.2/ 5.7   1.4/ 1.9   1.4/ 1.9     3       None
27/08 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.8/ 2.2   1.5/ 2.0     3       None
27/09 PM   4.9/ 5.4   1.0/ 1.5   0.9/ 1.4     3       None

Newport South Coast Beaches
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   5.0/ 5.5   1.5/ 2.0   1.5/ 2.0    4-5      None
26/08 AM   6.0/ 6.5   2.5/ 3.0   2.2/ 2.7     6      Minor
26/08 PM   5.0/ 5.5   1.5/ 2.0   1.4/ 1.9     5       None
27/09 AM   5.2/ 5.7   1.8/ 2.2   1.3/ 1.8     5       None
27/09 PM   4.5/ 5.0   1.0/ 1.5   0.8/ 1.3    3-4      None

Block Island at Old Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.8 ft, Moderate 4.3 ft, Major 5.8 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   4.7/ 5.2   1.6/ 2.0   1.6/ 2.0   9-10      None
26/08 AM   5.7/ 6.2   2.6/ 3.1   2.2/ 2.7   9-11     Minor
26/08 PM   4.9/ 5.4   1.7/ 2.2   1.6/ 2.0   7-10      None
27/08 AM   5.2/ 5.7   2.0/ 2.5   1.5/ 2.0   8-10      None
27/09 PM   4.0/ 4.5   0.9/ 1.4   0.8/ 1.3     6       None

Mount Hope Bay near Fall River MA
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 9.5 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 4.8 ft, Major 7.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   5.9/ 6.4   1.2/ 1.7   1.1/ 1.6     3       None
26/08 AM   6.7/ 7.2   2.0/ 2.5   1.7/ 2.2     3       None
26/08 PM   6.0/ 6.5   1.3/ 1.8   1.2/ 1.7     3       None
27/09 AM   6.7/ 7.2   2.0/ 2.5   1.4/ 1.9     3       None
27/09 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.0/ 1.5   0.8/ 1.3    1-3      None

New Bedford Hurricane Barrier
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   5.1/ 5.6   1.2/ 1.7   1.1/ 1.6     6       None
26/08 AM   6.1/ 6.6   2.2/ 2.7   1.8/ 2.2     6      Minor
26/08 PM   4.9/ 5.4   1.0/ 1.5   1.0/ 1.5     6       None
27/09 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.8/ 2.2   1.2/ 1.7     6       None
27/09 PM   4.7/ 5.2   0.8/ 1.3   0.7/ 1.1    2-4      None

Westport
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   4.7/ 5.2   1.3/ 1.8   1.3/ 1.8     6       None
26/08 AM   5.6/ 6.1   2.1/ 2.6   1.9/ 2.3     6       None
26/08 PM   4.7/ 5.2   1.3/ 1.8   1.2/ 1.7     6       None
27/09 AM   5.2/ 5.7   1.7/ 2.2   1.2/ 1.7     6       None
27/09 PM   4.4/ 4.9   0.9/ 1.4   0.8/ 1.3    3-4      None

Buzzards Bay at Mattapoisett
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.4 ft, Moderate 5.9 ft, Major 7.9 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/08 PM   5.0/ 5.5   0.9/ 1.4   1.0/ 1.5     6       None
26/08 AM   6.1/ 6.6   2.0/ 2.5   1.8/ 2.2     6       None
26/08 PM   5.0/ 5.5   0.9/ 1.4   1.0/ 1.5     6       None
27/09 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.6/ 2.0   1.2/ 1.7     6       None
27/09 PM   4.7/ 5.2   0.7/ 1.1   0.7/ 1.1    2-4      None

&&

High Wind Warning
Issued: 4:30 PM Sep. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...The eastern Massachusetts coast as well as the south coasts
of both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This includes Cape Cod and
the Islands.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The long duration of the winds coupled with
heavy rain and fully leafed trees may exacerbate the risk for tree
damage and power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

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