Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Newport County, Rhode Island
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 6:59PM EDT until August 13 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
At 658 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over North Kingstown, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Warwick, South Kingstown, North Kingstown, Newport, Portsmouth, Middletown, Narragansett, East Greenwich, Richmond, Exeter, Jamestown, Little Compton, and Prudence Island.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
39 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Newport County, Rhode Island?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (39 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Newport County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Newport County, Rhode Island as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Kent County, Washington County.