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Watches, warnings and advisories from the National Weather Service office in Norton for northern and southern Bristol County, Buzzards Bay and Narragansett Bay.
Checked Oct 19, 2026, 5:35 AM
Gale Warning
Moderate · In effect until Oct 21, 2026, 8:00 PM
Cape Cod Bay; Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound; Block Island Sound
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Source: National Weather Service Boston/Norton.
Today's report
Overnight
32°F · Clear
Clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 1 mph.
Monday
60°F · Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 1 to 9 mph.
Extended forecast
- Today60°42°Sunny
- Tue, Oct 2061°44°Partly Sunny
- Wed, Oct 2156°41°Partly Sunny20% rain
- Thu, Oct 2262°40°Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny18% rain
- Fri, Oct 2357°36°Sunny
- Sat, Oct 2458°36°Sunny
- Sun, Oct 2563°—Sunny
Forecast for the Taunton area from the National Weather Service, which publishes seven days ahead. Updated Oct 19, 2026, 5:35 AM.
Tides
New Bedford Harbor
| Low | Mon, Oct 19 | 8:00 AM | 1.2 ft |
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| High | Mon, Oct 19 | 3:06 PM | 3.0 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Oct 19 | 9:57 PM | 1.0 ft |
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| High | Tue, Oct 20 | 3:28 AM | 2.9 ft |
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| Low | Tue, Oct 20 | 9:40 AM | 1.1 ft |
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| High | Tue, Oct 20 | 3:58 PM | 3.1 ft |
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| Low | Tue, Oct 20 | 10:40 PM | 0.8 ft |
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| High | Wed, Oct 21 | 4:23 AM | 3.1 ft |
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Water level 2.2 ft at 5:24 AM
Fall River
| Low | Mon, Oct 19 | 8:10 AM | 1.3 ft |
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| High | Mon, Oct 19 | 3:09 PM | 3.7 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Oct 19 | 9:17 PM | 1.3 ft |
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| High | Tue, Oct 20 | 3:34 AM | 3.5 ft |
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| Low | Tue, Oct 20 | 9:26 AM | 1.2 ft |
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| High | Tue, Oct 20 | 3:58 PM | 3.8 ft |
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| Low | Tue, Oct 20 | 10:13 PM | 1.0 ft |
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| High | Wed, Oct 21 | 4:25 AM | 3.7 ft |
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Water level 2.6 ft at 5:24 AM
Round Hill Point (South Dartmouth)
| Low | Mon, Oct 19 | 7:28 AM | 1.3 ft |
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| High | Mon, Oct 19 | 3:43 PM | 2.5 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Oct 19 | 10:34 PM | 1.2 ft |
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| High | Tue, Oct 20 | 3:58 AM | 2.5 ft |
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| Low | Tue, Oct 20 | 10:28 AM | 1.2 ft |
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| High | Tue, Oct 20 | 4:48 PM | 2.7 ft |
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| Low | Tue, Oct 20 | 11:21 PM | 0.9 ft |
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| High | Wed, Oct 21 | 4:59 AM | 2.9 ft |
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Westport Harbor
| Low | Mon, Oct 19 | 8:37 AM | 0.9 ft |
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| High | Mon, Oct 19 | 3:02 PM | 2.5 ft |
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| Low | Mon, Oct 19 | 10:09 PM | 0.8 ft |
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| High | Tue, Oct 20 | 3:33 AM | 2.4 ft |
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| Low | Tue, Oct 20 | 10:03 AM | 0.8 ft |
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| High | Tue, Oct 20 | 3:56 PM | 2.5 ft |
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| Low | Tue, Oct 20 | 10:53 PM | 0.6 ft |
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| High | Wed, Oct 21 | 4:29 AM | 2.5 ft |
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Heights in feet above mean lower low water. Predictions from NOAA Tides & Currents.