There are currently 2 Weather Alerts in Rhode Islandselect a different state
High Wind Warning issued October 12 at 2:25PM EDT until October 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: High Wind Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Dukes; Nantucket; Block Island
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* where...In massachusetts, dukes ma and nantucket ma counties. in
rhode island, block island ri.
* when...Until 2 pm edt monday.
* impacts...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
power outages are possible. travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 12 at 2:18PM EDT until October 13 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Washington; Newport; Block Island
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.7 to
5.6 feet mean lower low water).
* where...Washington, and newport ri counties.
* when...From midnight tonight to 4 am edt monday.
* impacts...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* additional details...Mainly the ocean exposed coastline of rhode
island will be impacted with minor inundation at high tide.