Weather Warnings for Rhode Island

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Rhode Island Issued by the National Weather Service
Alerts Updated: September 22, 2020, 3:20 am  UTC


High Surf Advisory issued September 22 at 3:20AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 14 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA County. In Rhode Island, Washington RI, Newport RI and Block Island RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  September 22, 2020, 3:20 am      Expires:  September 23, 2020, 8:00 pm
Area:  Block Island; Newport; Washington


Red Flag Warning issued September 22 at 3:10AM EDT until September 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR ALL OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND... * AFFECTED AREA...All of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * TIMING...From mid morning through 9 PM this evening. * WINDS...North winds. Wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph across the interior and between 30 and 40 mph along the coast. The
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  September 22, 2020, 9:00 am      Expires:  September 22, 2020, 9:00 pm
Area:  Block Island; Bristol; Eastern Kent; Newport; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Washington; Western Kent