Strong Wind — Southeast Providence, Rhode Island
2022-02-18 · Southeast Providence, Rhode Island
$2K
Property damage
39 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
In Cranston at 7:30 AM EST a large tree was blocking Crocus Dr, there was a tree down on Fletcher Ave at Britton St, and there were power lines down on Julia St at Legion Way.
Wider weather episode
Dry and unseasonably mild weather with near record temperatures preceded a period of strong winds late Thursday into Friday. A shortwave trough moving toward the Great Lakes combined with a surface cold front moving through late Thursday brought these winds along with heavy rain.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1003009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.