Weather
Active weather alerts
Watches, warnings and advisories from the National Weather Service office in Norton for northern and southern Bristol County, Buzzards Bay and Narragansett Bay.
Checked Sep 26, 2026, 9:25 PM
Coastal Flood Advisory
Minor · In effect until Sep 27, 2026, 8:00 PM
Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Southeast Providence; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.9 to 7.1 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...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Splashover and Minor coastal flooding is expected in…
What to do: 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.
High Wind Warning
Severe · In effect until Sep 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
Eastern Essex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 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…
What to do: People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Wind Advisory
Moderate · In effect until Sep 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Northwest Providence
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Middlesex County, Western Essex MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Norfolk MA, Northern Bristol MA, Western Plymouth MA, and Northwest Providence RI. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may…
What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Storm Warning
Severe · In effect until Sep 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * 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...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do: Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Flood Watch
Severe · In effect until Sep 29, 2026, 2:00 AM
Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Northwest Middlesex County; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Central and eastern Massachusetts as well as all of Rhode Island. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of rain will…
What to do: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Source: National Weather Service Boston/Norton.
Tides
New Bedford Harbor
| Low | Sun, Sep 27 | 2:11 AM | -0.1 ft |
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| High | Sun, Sep 27 | 8:54 AM | 4.5 ft |
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| Low | Sun, Sep 27 | 2:47 PM | 0.0 ft |
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| High | Sun, Sep 27 | 9:18 PM | 4.1 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Sep 28 | 2:44 AM | -0.2 ft |
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| High | Mon, Sep 28 | 9:37 AM | 4.6 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Sep 28 | 3:30 PM | 0.1 ft |
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| High | Mon, Sep 28 | 10:04 PM | 4.0 ft |
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Water level 4.9 ft at 9:18 PM
Fall River
| Low | Sun, Sep 27 | 2:07 AM | -0.1 ft |
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| High | Sun, Sep 27 | 8:58 AM | 5.3 ft |
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| Low | Sun, Sep 27 | 2:38 PM | 0.1 ft |
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| High | Sun, Sep 27 | 9:22 PM | 4.9 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Sep 28 | 2:45 AM | -0.2 ft |
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| High | Mon, Sep 28 | 9:42 AM | 5.4 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Sep 28 | 3:22 PM | 0.1 ft |
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| High | Mon, Sep 28 | 10:09 PM | 4.8 ft |
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Water level 5.7 ft at 9:18 PM
Round Hill Point (South Dartmouth)
| Low | Sun, Sep 27 | 2:19 AM | -0.2 ft |
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| High | Sun, Sep 27 | 8:53 AM | 4.4 ft |
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| Low | Sun, Sep 27 | 2:51 PM | -0.3 ft |
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| High | Sun, Sep 27 | 9:18 PM | 4.1 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Sep 28 | 2:48 AM | -0.3 ft |
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| High | Mon, Sep 28 | 9:35 AM | 4.5 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Sep 28 | 3:29 PM | -0.2 ft |
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| High | Mon, Sep 28 | 10:00 PM | 4.0 ft |
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Westport Harbor
| Low | Sun, Sep 27 | 2:26 AM | -0.2 ft |
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| High | Sun, Sep 27 | 8:47 AM | 3.7 ft |
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| Low | Sun, Sep 27 | 3:05 PM | -0.1 ft |
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| High | Sun, Sep 27 | 9:08 PM | 3.4 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Sep 28 | 3:02 AM | -0.2 ft |
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| High | Mon, Sep 28 | 9:29 AM | 3.8 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Sep 28 | 3:48 PM | -0.1 ft |
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| High | Mon, Sep 28 | 9:54 PM | 3.3 ft |
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Heights in feet above mean lower low water. Predictions fromNOAA Tides & Currents.