Marine warning for storm near Martha’s Vineyard

Heard on: Fall River Police and Fire

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Sécurité, Sécurité. Hello, all stations.

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This is the 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 was located over Chilmark or near Long Point on Martha's Vineyard.

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Moving northeast at 40 knots, wind gusts up to 50 knots, and frequent lightning are expected.

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Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

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

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Break.

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

7/18/2026 08:21 PM

Weather Warning

Long Pt, Edgartown, MA 02539

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, the U.S. Coast Guard broadcast a special marine weather warning for waters around Rhode Island and Massachusetts due to a strong thunderstorm near Martha’s Vineyard moving northeast with strong winds, lightning, and hazardous waves, urging boaters to move to safe harbor.