Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 9:29PM EDT until July 4 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
SVRBOX
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Washington County in Rhode Island...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 928 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Westerly, or
near Mystic, moving southeast at 40 mph. There is an additional
line of thunderstorms approaching from Salem through Niantic.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect significant wind damage to trees, power lines,
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
South Kingstown, Westerly, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Charlestown,
and Richmond.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing
widespread wind damage across southeast Connecticut. SEEK SHELTER
NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Washington, RI
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: