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High Wind Warning — Southeast Providence, RI, Western Kent, RI, Eastern Kent, RI
Issued
—
Expires
7:00 a. m. CDT · dom., sept. 27 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KBOX

Affected Areas

Southeast Providence, RI Western Kent, RI Eastern Kent, RI

Official Bulletin

487
WWUS71 KBOX 241746
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
146 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

MAZ007-015-016-019>024-RIZ005>008-250700-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.260925T1200Z-260927T0600Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth
MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes
MA-Nantucket MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island
RI-
Including the cities of Mattapoisett, Gloucester, Chatham, Westerly,
Plymouth, Bristol, Falmouth, New Shoreham, Quincy, New Bedford,
Boston, Narragansett, Vineyard Haven, Fall River, Provincetown,
Newport, and Nantucket
146 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

RIZ002>004-250700-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.260925T1200Z-260927T0600Z/
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of West Greenwich, West Warwick, Warwick,
Coventry, East Greenwich, and Providence
146 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ004-011-026-250700-
/O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.260925T1600Z-260927T0600Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Worcester MA-Eastern
Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Willimantic, Springfield, Ayer, Fitchburg,
Vernon, Union, Hartford, Putnam, Windsor Locks, and Barre
146 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 35 and 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT
  Counties. In Massachusetts, Northern Worcester MA, Northern
  Middlesex MA, and Eastern Hampden MA Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-012>014-017-018-RIZ001-250700-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.260925T1200Z-260927T0600Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Worcester, Norwood, Brockton, Smithfield,
Milford, Taunton, Foster, Cambridge, Lowell, Framingham, Lawrence,
and Foxborough
146 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 35 and 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Middlesex County, Western Essex MA,
  Southern Worcester MA, Western Norfolk MA, Northern Bristol MA,
  Western Plymouth MA, and Northwest Providence RI.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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