National Weather ServiceRhode IslandHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in Rhode Island
The National Weather Service issued 7 heat advisories for Rhode Island in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 48th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 18% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Northwest Providence was covered most often (74 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does Rhode Island get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of Rhode Island. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Rhode Island get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Rhode Island?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Providence | 74 | 18 | August 6, 2026 |
| Southeast Providence | 74 | 18 | August 6, 2026 |
| Eastern Kent | 68 | 17 | August 6, 2026 |
| Western Kent | 68 | 16 | August 6, 2026 |
| Washington | 43 | 9 | August 6, 2026 |
| Bristol | 42 | 12 | August 6, 2026 |
| Newport | 34 | 9 | August 6, 2026 |
| Block Island | 1 | 0 | July 6, 2010 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Rhode Island.