High Wind — Block Island, Rhode Island

2025-12-19 · Block Island, Rhode Island

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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_id 1297864. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.