The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Newport County, Rhode Island and surrounding areas. The advisory is in effect from 9 PM on Wednesday, January 26th to 9 AM EST on Thursday, January 27th. During this time, residents can expect south winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
The advisory affects Southern Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands. The strong winds may blow around unsecured objects and could cause tree limbs to fall and power outages.
The National Weather Service advises residents to use extra caution when driving, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle. Outdoor objects should be secured to prevent them from being blown away. Gusty winds of around 35 mph are expected to continue into Thursday afternoon.
Wind Advisory
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Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford,
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven,
Nantucket, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
249 PM EST Tue Jan 24 2023
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM EST
THURSDAY…
* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Southern Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape
Cod and Islands
* WHEN…From 9 PM Wednesday to 9 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Gusty winds around 35 mph will continue
into Thursday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
