Providence County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Providence County, RI right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,061 alerts that included Providence County, roughly 106 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (166 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on June 27, 2024. 8 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Providence County alert history
Alert events that included Providence County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 166 | 5 | August 8, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 108 | 3 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 99 | 5 | September 28, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 91 | 7 | March 5, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 80 | 0 | March 31, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 70 | 6 | November 6, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 51 | 5 | August 6, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 42 | 0 | April 15, 2019 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 40 | 2 | September 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 36 | 1 | August 8, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 33 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 32 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 31 | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 22 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 21 | 0 | November 15, 2024 |
| High Wind Warning | 21 | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 20 | 1 | September 25, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 14 | 0 | October 10, 2025 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 13 | 4 | January 1, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 11 | 0 | June 27, 2024 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 9 | 0 | May 17, 2023 |
| Freeze Watch | 7 | 0 | October 10, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 7 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 6 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 5 | 0 | August 21, 2021 |
| Tornado Watch | 5 | 0 | June 23, 2024 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 5 | 0 | January 13, 2024 |
| Blizzard Warning | 4 | 1 | February 22, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 4 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 3 | 0 | August 3, 2020 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 3 | 0 | February 3, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 0 | February 3, 2023 |
Tornado history in Providence County
8 tornadoes have been recorded in Providence County since 1950, injuring 24 people. That ranks 1 of 5 counties in Rhode Island. The most recent was on September 13, 2023 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Providence County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2023 | EF2 | Providence County | 9.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 1 |
| August 7, 1986 | F2 | Providence County | 4 mi | 1,000 yd | 0 | 20 |
| October 23, 2018 | EF1 | Providence County | 1.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 7, 1986 | F1 | Providence County | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 13, 2023 | EF1 | Providence County | 0.2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2023 | EF1 | Providence County | 0.2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 13, 2023 | EF1 | Providence County | 0.2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 18, 2023 | EF2 | Providence County | 9.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 1 |
| October 23, 2018 | EF1 | Providence County | 1.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 16, 2000 | F0 | Providence County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Providence County
- Population: 675,912 (2024 estimate)
- State: Rhode Island
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 044007 (how to use it)
- Cities: Providence