Active National Weather Service alert for Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554: Rip Current Statement. Rip Current Statement issued August 23 at 2:57PM EDT until August 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA Until Mon, 6:00 PM EDT.
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Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued August 23 at 2:57PM EDT until August 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA Expires Mon, 6:00 PM EDT.

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Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

75°Mostly Cloudy5% rain
74°Mostly Cloudy8% rain
72°Mostly Cloudy12% rain
71°Slight Chance Rain Showers16% rain
70°Slight Chance Rain Showers19% rain
70°Slight Chance Rain Showers23% rain
69°Slight Chance Rain Showers17% rain
70°Mostly Cloudy12% rain

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Highest chance 23%

Scattered precipitation is possible. The highest official hourly chance is 23%; check the radar before heading out.

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Today

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75°67°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
23%
Wind
SW 10 mph
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM

Mon

79°64°

Sunny

Precipitation
16%
Wind
SW 8 to 13 mph
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
7:28 PM

Tue

76°65°

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Precipitation
9%
Wind
SW 7 to 14 mph
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Sunset
7:26 PM

Wed

76°66°

Sunny

Precipitation
0%
Wind
W 6 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:02 AM
Sunset
7:25 PM

Thu

77°68°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
46%
Wind
S 5 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
7:23 PM

Fri

78°67°

Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
44%
Wind
S 9 to 13 mph
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
7:22 PM

Sat

77°64°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
9%
Wind
W 9 mph
Sunrise
6:05 AM
Sunset
7:20 PM

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Real Feel73°F
Use caution walking outside

Rip Current Statement is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindS10 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 5 AM–7 AM

Walking: 4% average rain chance, near 69°F, with winds near 8 mph. Review the active Rip Current Statement.

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now5%next hour
Humidity89%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.85 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance23%
Dew point70°F
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Rip Current Statement

Applies to: NantucketIssued by: NWS Boston/Norton MARip Current Statement issued August 23 at 2:57PM EDT until August 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Alert details* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Nantucket MA County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Safety instructionsSwim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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