Marine storm warning near Martha’s Vineyard

Heard on: Fall River Police and Fire

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Security, security, hello all stations.

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This is United States Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England.

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United States Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England.

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The National Weather Service has issued a special marine warning for all of Rhode Island and Massachusetts waters.

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At ten thirty-eight PM, a strong thunderstorm is located over Chilmark or near Long Point on Martha's Vineyard, moving northeast at 40 knots .

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Wind gusts up to 50 kt and frequent lightning are expected.

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Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and sudden.

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Higher waves.

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Mariners are urged to move to safe harbor immediately until hazardous weather passes.

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Break.

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This is the United States Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England.

7/18/2026 07:52 PM

Weather Warning

Long Pt, Edgartown, MA 02539

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a special marine weather warning was issued for Rhode Island and Massachusetts waters due to a strong thunderstorm near Martha’s Vineyard moving northeast, with possible high winds, frequent lightning, and higher waves. Mariners were urged to seek shelter in a safe harbor until the hazardous weather passes.