First published 9/19/2026, 6:38:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 6:38:15 AM

Small Craft Advisory — NWS Boston/Norton MA (Sep 19)

National Weather Service issued a Small Craft Advisory for the Boston/Norton, Massachusetts area effective Sep 19 from 2:31 AM EDT until 12:00 PM EDT. Advisory warns of hazardous marine conditions for small vessels along the affected coastline.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Small Craft Advisories indicate hazardous wind and wave conditions that can endanger small boats and disrupt local marine and coastal transportation. Boaters, marinas, and coastal travelers should take precautions or avoid going offshore during the advisory period.

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 2:31AM EDT until September 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

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