National Weather ServiceRhode IslandWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Rhode Island
The National Weather Service issued 12 wind advisories for Rhode Island in 2025 and 17 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 49th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 67% below the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Block Island was covered most often (253 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Rhode Island get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Rhode Island. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2008 | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block Island | 253 | 31 | May 30, 2026 |
| Newport | 237 | 26 | May 30, 2026 |
| Washington | 219 | 25 | May 30, 2026 |
| Eastern Kent | 205 | 24 | May 30, 2026 |
| Bristol | 202 | 24 | May 30, 2026 |
| Southeast Providence | 200 | 23 | May 30, 2026 |
| Western Kent | 187 | 19 | May 30, 2026 |
| Northwest Providence | 175 | 19 | September 25, 2026 |
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 wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind 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.