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Location: Block Island, RI
Elevation: 140ft
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Storm Watch
Issued: 7:58 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Gale Warning
Issued: 7:58 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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High Wind Watch
Issued: 7:33 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern
Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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