Strong Wind — Bristol, Rhode Island
2022-02-18 · Bristol, Rhode Island
$500
Property damage
43 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
In Barrington at 6:20 AM EST a tree was down blocking the road on Middle Hwy and South Lake Drive.
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 1003010. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.