Rhode Island Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 09/24/2026 10:46

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued September 24 at 1:46PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The eastern Massachusetts coast as well as the south coasts of both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The long duration of the winds coupled with heavy rain and fully leafed trees may exacerbate the risk for tree damage and power outages.
Instruction: 
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Area Description: 
Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov