High Wind in Block Island, Rhode Island

High Wind December 19, 2025 · Block Island, Rhode Island

81 mph

Measured gust (70 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Winds generally gusted 50-60 mph but some sporadic gusts were higher including an 81 mph gust at a New Shoreham CWOP at 11:21 AM EST.

The wider storm

A strong storm system and cold front moved through southern New England on Friday bringing a 4-8 hour period of strong winds which caused sporadic damage in Rhode Island. Winds generally gusted 50-60 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1297864. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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