Extreme heat warning issued for Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency said that the National Weather Service Boston issued an extreme heat warning for Rhode Island on Sunday.
The warning will be in effect until 8 p.m. on June 24.
The US National Weather Service Boston has issued a ‼️Extreme Heat Warning‼️ for Rhode Island beginning Sunday 6/22/25 11:00AM through Tuesday 6/24/25 8:00PM. For more information visit https://t.co/Za5cLTAUE8
— RI Emergency Management Agency (@RhodeIslandEMA) June 22, 2025
Gov. Dan McKee said that all Rhode Islanders should take precautions to avoid the heat, including minimizing sun exposure and staying hydrated.
As temperatures increase this afternoon through early next week, @NWSBoston has issued an extreme heat warning for Rhode Island. Stay safe:
⛱️ Minimize direct exposure to sun
Stay hydrated
Bring pets indoors
Find a cooling center: https://t.co/mHdkq3Z0PL https://t.co/6Jl5bFyghK— Governor Dan McKee (@GovDanMcKee) June 22, 2025
A list of cooling centers in the state can be found here.
