Rhode Island Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 09/26/2026 10:24

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued September 26 at 1:24PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 26, 2026 - 10:24am
Expires: 
September 26, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Kent County, and Southeast Providence RI. * WHEN...Until 8 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