George T Baker School (historical), RI Weather Warnings

Marine Weather Statement issued May 8 at 5:21PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA The areas affected include... Narragansett Bay... At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located near Providence, moving east at 30 knots. Locations impacted include... Quonset Point, Greenwich Bay, Popasquash Point, Warwick Light, Bristol Harbor, Mount Hope Bay, Plum Beach Light, Conimicut Light, and Melville. Expect gusty winds to around 30 knots...briefly rough seas and lightning strikes. Consider heading for safe harbor until this storm passes.

National Weather Service