High Wind — Block Island, Rhode Island

2025-03-07 · Block Island, Rhode Island

Event narrative

Winds generally gusted 40 to 60 mph. The strongest gust was 61 mph on the Block Island Jetty.

Wider weather episode

A strong low was centered over the Gulf of Maine on the morning of the 7th creating a tight pressure gradient across southern New England. This led to strong wind gusts generally 45 to 65 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1231814. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.