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Newport County, Rhode Island weather alerts

3 National Weather Service alerts are in force for Newport County: a high wind warning, a flood watch and a coastal flood advisory.

Checked Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 10:11 PM EDT. Times are Eastern Daylight Time.

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Alerts in force3

Every product in force for Newport County, worst first, with its full text.

High Wind Warning

Severe

High Wind Warning issued September 26 at 1:24PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Issued Until 9 hr 48 min left

Areas Eastern Essex, MA; Suffolk, MA; Eastern Norfolk, MA; Eastern Plymouth, MA; Southern Bristol, MA; Southern Plymouth, MA; Barnstable, MA; Dukes, MA; Nantucket, MA; Bristol, RI; Washington, RI; Newport, RI; Block Island, RI

Full text

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph. * WHERE...The eastern Massachusetts coast as well as the south coasts of both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This includes Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The long duration of the winds coupled with heavy rain and fully leafed trees may exacerbate the risk for tree damage and power outages.

What to do

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

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Flood Watch

Severe

Flood Watch issued September 26 at 12:18PM EDT until September 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Issued Until 2 days left

Areas Northern Worcester, MA; Central Middlesex County, MA; Western Essex, MA; Eastern Essex, MA; Southern Worcester, MA; Western Norfolk, MA; Southeast Middlesex, MA; Suffolk, MA; Eastern Norfolk, MA; Northern Bristol, MA; Western Plymouth, MA; Eastern Plymouth, MA; Southern Bristol, MA; Southern Plymouth, MA; Barnstable, MA; Dukes, MA; Nantucket, MA; Northwest Middlesex County, MA; Northwest Providence, RI; Southeast Providence, RI; Western Kent, RI; Eastern Kent, RI; Bristol, RI; Washington, RI; Newport, RI; Block Island, RI

Full text

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Central and eastern Massachusetts as well as all of Rhode Island. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of rain will continue across the region right through Monday. Storm total rainfall amount of 2-4" are expected, but localized 5-7" amounts are possible. If these higher amounts are realized...the potential for both urban and small river/stream flooding would increase. This is particularly true if these localized higher amounts occur over a vulnerable urban center. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:08PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Issued Until 21 hr 48 min left

Areas Southern Bristol, MA; Southern Plymouth, MA; Southeast Providence, RI; Eastern Kent, RI; Bristol, RI; Washington, RI; Newport, RI; Block Island, RI

Full text

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.9 to 7.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Splashover and Minor coastal flooding is expected in the lowest lying areas along the south coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts over multiple high tide cycles late today through this weekend. A few immediate coastal roads may briefly flood due to wave action. In addition...minor beach erosion is also possible.

What to do

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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The past year in Newport County

In the past year the National Weather Service issued 64 alerts for Newport County, including 5 flash flood warnings, 3 high wind warnings, 3 snow squall warnings and 1 blizzard warning.

ProductIssuedMost recent
Flash Flood Warning5Sep 26, 2026
High Wind Warning3Sep 25, 2026
Snow Squall Warning3Jan 1, 2026
Blizzard Warning1Feb 22, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning1Jul 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning1Aug 13, 2026
Winter Storm Warning1Jan 25, 2026
Flood Watch4Sep 26, 2026
High Wind Watch3Sep 25, 2026
Winter Storm Watch2Feb 22, 2026
Coastal Flood Watch1Oct 12, 2025
Extreme Heat Watch1Jul 1, 2026
Freeze Watch1Oct 9, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Watch1Jul 4, 2026
Wind Advisory8May 30, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory6Feb 8, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisory5Sep 25, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory3Feb 7, 2026
Heat Advisory3Aug 6, 2026
High Surf Advisory3Aug 3, 2026
Frost Advisory1Oct 9, 2025
Rip Currents Statement5Sep 22, 2026
Coastal Flood Statement2Jun 13, 2026

Warnings issued

  1. Flash Flood Warning
  2. High Wind Warning
  3. Flash Flood Warning
  4. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  5. Flash Flood Warning
  6. Flash Flood Warning
  7. Extreme Heat Warning
  8. Flash Flood Warning
  9. High Wind Warning
  10. Blizzard Warning
  11. Winter Storm Warning
  12. Snow Squall Warning
  13. Snow Squall Warning
  14. Snow Squall Warning
  15. High Wind Warning
Every alert, most recent first
  1. Flash Flood Warning
  2. Flood Watch
  3. Coastal Flood Advisory
  4. High Wind Warning
  5. High Wind Watch
  6. Rip Currents Statement
  7. Flash Flood Warning
  8. Flood Watch
  9. Rip Currents Statement
  10. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  11. Heat Advisory
  12. Rip Currents Statement
  13. Flash Flood Warning
  14. High Surf Advisory
  15. High Surf Advisory
  16. Flash Flood Warning
  17. Rip Currents Statement
  18. Heat Advisory
  19. Rip Currents Statement
  20. Flood Watch
  21. Severe Thunderstorm Watch
  22. Heat Advisory
  23. Extreme Heat Warning
  24. Extreme Heat Watch
  25. Flash Flood Warning
  26. Coastal Flood Statement
  27. Wind Advisory
  28. Wind Advisory
  29. High Wind Watch
  30. High Wind Warning
  31. Flood Watch
  32. Blizzard Warning
  33. Winter Storm Watch
  34. Winter Weather Advisory
  35. Cold Weather Advisory
  36. Winter Weather Advisory
  37. Coastal Flood Statement
  38. Cold Weather Advisory
  39. Winter Storm Warning
  40. Winter Storm Watch

The 40 most recent of 64.

From the Iowa Environmental Mesonet’s archive of NWS watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC), by the county’s own code and the forecast zones inside it. Each links to the alert's own page, with its text, map, radar and sounding.

Every alert in Newport County since 1986

Nearby

The counties around Newport County, with what is in force in each.

What this means

Warning
The hazard is happening or about to. Act now: a tornado warning means take shelter, a flash flood warning means move to higher ground.
Watch
Conditions favor the hazard. Nothing is happening yet; have a plan and be ready to act if a warning follows.
Advisory
A hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause trouble, such as dense fog, heat or light ice.
Statement
Information about weather that does not yet meet a warning: a strong storm, a hydrologic update, or a special weather statement.

Severity (extreme, severe, moderate, minor) is the rating the issuing office gives each product. More on the difference: tornado watch vs. tornado warning. Alerts come from the National Weather Service; follow its instructions and your local officials.

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