Local weather forecast

Weather in Block Island, RI

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 02807

Light rain shower
Now59°F

Light rain shower

High / Low61° / 58°
Rain chance91%
Wind42 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Storm Warning issued September 26 at 1:58AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Storm Warning issued September 26 at 1:58AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet. * WHERE...In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island. In Atlantic coastal waters, Ocean Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard from 25 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain shower59°69% rain
11 AMLight rain shower59°72% rain
12 PMLight rain shower59°65% rain
1 PMLight rain shower59°53% rain
2 PMLight rain shower59°72% rain
3 PMLight rain shower59°67% rain
4 PMLight rain shower59°71% rain
5 PMLight rain shower59°75% rain
6 PMLight rain shower59°77% rain
7 PMLight rain shower60°75% rain
8 PMLight rain shower60°75% rain
9 PMLight rain shower60°81% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
61° 58°Light rain shower
Rain 91%Gust 45 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
66° 61°Light rain shower
Rain 93%Gust 42 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
66° 63°Light rain shower
Rain 91%Gust 20 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like38°F
Humidity90%
Pressure29.80 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind42 mph NE
Wind gusts54 mph
Precipitation0.03 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:37 AM
Sunset06:37 PM
Moonrise06:25 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour8 AM · 66°F
Coolest hour1 PM · 59°F
Highest rain chance1 AM · 94%
Strongest gusts1 AM · 55 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 81% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 38°F with winds near 42 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

59°F, 53% rain chance and 42 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 54 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 42 mph, rain chance up to 81%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Block Island

Rhode Island has a humid coastal climate with warm summers and cool winters. The Atlantic moderates temperatures but can also bring strong coastal storms.

Block Island is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.18°N latitude and 71.57°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Block Island weather today

Light rain shower and 59°F in Block Island, RI. Today's high is 61°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 42 mph with gusts near 54 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 29.80 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Block Island

Sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 06:37 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 66°F and a low near 61°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.

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