Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Providence 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 7 at 8:52PM EDT until August 7 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
SVRBOX The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Windham County in northern Connecticut... Northeastern Tolland County in northern Connecticut... Southeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts... West central Norfolk County in eastern Massachusetts... Eastern Hampden County in western Massachusetts... Northwestern Providence County in Rhode Island... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 851 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Dudley, or 15 miles southwest of Worcester, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Worcester, Shrewsbury, Franklin, Milford, Grafton, Webster, Southbridge, Bellingham, Auburn, Burrillville, Northbridge, Oxford, Uxbridge, Millbury, Charlton, Spencer, Dudley, Leicester, Thompson, and Sturbridge.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 8:52 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET
Last Checked
21 hours 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 Providence 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 (21 hours ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Providence County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Norfolk County.