Special Weather Statement Rhode Island | Effective 03/29/2026 02:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 5:43AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 29, 2026 - 2:43am
Expires: 
March 29, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
A dry but breezy day is forecast today, with relative humidities this afternoon expected to drop into the 30 to 40 percent range and southwesterly wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph. When combined with the lack of recent significant rainfall, elevated fire weather potential will exist today. Use caution when handling and disposing of ignition sources such as matches and cigarettes.
Area Description: 
Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov