Rhode Island wind advisories
There are no wind advisories in Rhode Island right now. The last one was issued on September 25, 2026.
Gusty winds will make driving difficult and may blow around loose objects and down tree limbs.
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Active wind advisories in Rhode Island
None right now. Other active alerts in Rhode Island: none.
Wind Advisories in Rhode Island by year
Rhode Island averaged 15.8 wind advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 3 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on September 25, 2026.
Counties with the most wind advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Newport County | 120 |
| Washington County | 115 |
| Bristol County | 109 |
| Kent County | 108 |
| Providence County | 108 |
What a wind advisory means
Wind advisories are for winds below high wind warning criteria but strong enough to cause problems, commonly sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph.
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What to do
- Use extra caution driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.
- Secure outdoor objects.