Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 9:53PM EDT until July 4 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
SVRBOX
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Washington County in Rhode Island...
* Until 1045 PM EDT.
* At 953 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of
Westerly, or 10 miles east of Fishers Island, moving east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include...
Block Island.
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 and Long Island.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows!
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Boston/Norton.
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: