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Headline: Required Monthly Test
Description: This is a test. This station is participating in a coordinated monthly test of the Rhode Island operational area Emergency Alert system. The Rhode Island broadcasters in cooperation with federal, state, and local authorities have developed this... more
Effective: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 06:31
Expires: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 07:31
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Extreme
Sender: 200176,RI Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency,
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 9:55PM EDT until May 8 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Description: At 955 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jamestown, or
near Newport, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
South... more
Effective: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 18:55
Expires: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 19:15
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Sender: NWS Boston/Norton MA
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 9:47PM EDT until May 8 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Description: SVRBOX
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts...
Northeastern Washington County in Rhode Island...
Southern Newport County in Rhode... more
Effective: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 18:47
Expires: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 19:15
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Sender: NWS Boston/Norton MA
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 8:00PM EDT until May 8 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Description: At 800 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Dartmouth,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows,... more
Effective: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 17:00
Expires: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 17:30
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Sender: NWS Boston/Norton MA
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 7:41PM EDT until May 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Description: At 741 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fall River,
moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
New Bedford, Fall River,... more
Effective: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 16:41
Expires: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 17:00
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Sender: NWS Boston/Norton MA
