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Bristol County weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Bristol County, Rhode Island right now. The most recent was a Coastal Flood Statement that ended Sep 29, 12:00 AM.
22 in the last 30 days 32 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Flood Watch Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Bristol County
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Bristol County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Flood Statement | Sep 28, 2:08 PM | Sep 29, 12:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Coastal Flood Statement | Sep 28, 2:07 AM | Sep 29, 12:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Flood Watch | Sep 28, 1:45 AM | Sep 29, 2:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Flood Watch | Sep 27, 5:05 PM | Sep 29, 2:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Coastal Flood Statement | Sep 27, 2:27 PM | Sep 29, 12:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | Sep 27, 3:19 AM | Sep 27, 8:00 PM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Flood Watch | Sep 27, 2:48 AM | Sep 29, 2:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| High Wind Warning | Sep 27, 2:46 AM | Sep 27, 8:00 AM | — |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | Sep 26, 2:08 PM | Sep 27, 8:00 PM | Boston/Norton MA |
| High Wind Warning | Sep 26, 1:24 PM | Sep 27, 8:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Flood Watch | Sep 26, 12:18 PM | Sep 29, 2:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| High Wind Warning | Sep 26, 2:03 AM | Sep 27, 8:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | Sep 26, 2:00 AM | Sep 27, 8:00 PM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | Sep 25, 12:35 PM | Sep 27, 8:00 PM | Boston/Norton MA |
| High Wind Warning | Sep 25, 12:30 PM | Sep 27, 8:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | Sep 25, 7:20 AM | Sep 27, 8:00 PM | Boston/Norton MA |
| High Wind Warning | Sep 25, 1:46 AM | Sep 27, 2:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| High Wind Warning | Sep 24, 1:46 PM | Sep 27, 2:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| High Wind Warning | Sep 24, 12:38 PM | Sep 27, 2:00 AM | Boston/Norton MA |
| High Wind Watch | Sep 24, 2:09 AM | Sep 26, 8:00 PM | Boston/Norton MA |
| High Wind Watch | Sep 23, 3:33 PM | Sep 26, 8:00 PM | Boston/Norton MA |
| Rip Current Statement | Sep 22, 4:30 PM | Sep 22, 8:00 PM | Boston/Norton MA |
Pattern
What Bristol County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Bristol County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.
Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.
Sustained winds of 40 mph or more, or gusts of 58 mph or more, are expected. Secure loose objects and expect downed trees and power lines.
Damaging winds are possible. Secure loose objects ahead of time.
Rip currents that can pull swimmers offshore are expected. Swim near a lifeguard and know how to escape a rip.
Flash flooding is occurring or imminent. Move to higher ground; never drive into water covering a road.
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Questions
About Bristol County alerts
How do I get Bristol County weather alerts on my iPhone?
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Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Bristol County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
Can I get this data as JSON?
Yes. /weather-alerts/ri/bristol-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Bristol County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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