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

Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 7:38PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 7:38 PM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 5:30 AM

Widespread rain and freezing rain will continue into the overnight hours...but should come to an end toward daybreak. However...residual moisture, light winds and the cold ground from our recent weather will be favorable for the formation of black ice. This may also be accompanied by some freezing fog too. Motorists traveling early Wednesday morning should allow extra time to reach their destination and be prepared for black ice. Untreated walkways and parking lots may also become very slippery for pedestrians. Temperatures should rise above freezing by mid- late Wednesday morning alleviating any black ice issues.

Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 6:05AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 6:05 AM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

Residual moisture, light winds and the cold ground from our recent weather will be favorable for the formation of black ice this morning. This may also be accompanied by some freezing fog . Motorists traveling early Wednesday morning should allow extra time to reach their destination and be prepared for black ice. Untreated walkways and parking lots may also become very slippery for pedestrians. Temperatures should rise above freezing by mid- late Wednesday morning alleviating any black ice issues.

Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 3:14AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

Temperatures in some locations may remain around freezing through 9am. Localized slippery conditions are possible due to black ice are possible, especially on any untreated surfaces. Motorists should exercise extra caution when driving and allow for extra spacing between vehicles. Temperatures should rise above freezing at all locations after 9am.

Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 2:12AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

Widespread precipitation will continue tapering off through 3 am, but some pockets of drizzle remain possible through sunrise. Temperatures in some locations may remain around freezing during this time period. Localized slippery conditions are possible, especially on any untreated surfaces. Motorists should exercise extra caution when driving and allow for extra spacing between vehicles. Temperatures should rise above freezing at all locations after 9am.