Station Name: Block Island, RI (154)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
New Shoreham, RI 02807
Washington County

GPS Coordinates: 40.967, -71.126

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 7 at 2:14PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:14 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 1:13PM EST until February 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 1:13PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 6:21PM EST until February 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:21 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 6:21PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:21 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.