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Providence weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Providence as part of Providence County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Providence

39 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Providence since 1950, injuring 48 people. The most recent was on June 26, 2024 (rated EF1).

EF0: 14EF014EF1: 22EF122EF2: 2EF22EF3: 1EF31EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Providence

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 9, 1953F3Worcester County28 mi667 yd017
August 18, 2023EF2Providence County9.1 mi250 yd01
August 7, 1986F2Providence County4 mi1,000 yd020
June 24, 1985F1Windham County10 mi100 yd00
June 26, 2024EF1—8.6 mi100 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 26, 2024EF1Bristol County0.6 mi50 yd00
June 26, 2024EF1—8.6 mi100 yd00
September 13, 2023EF0Bristol County0.1 mi70 yd00
September 13, 2023EF1Providence County0.2 mi60 yd00
September 13, 2023EF1Providence County0.2 mi70 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Providence County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning166August 8, 2026
Wind Advisory108September 25, 2026
Flood Warning99September 28, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory91March 5, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory80March 31, 2025
Flood Watch70November 6, 2026
Heat Advisory51August 6, 2026
Flood Advisory42April 15, 2019
Flash Flood Warning40September 13, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch36August 8, 2026

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