RI energy outage map shows 30K+ customers without power as 60 mph winds batter state, here’s what authorities just announced

More than 32,000 Rhode Island Energy customers remain without power today as powerful winter winds pummel the state with gusts exceeding 60 miles per hour. The RI energy outage map shows widespread impacts across multiple counties. High wind warnings remain in effect as restoration crews work around the clock.

Historic Storm Wallops Rhode Island with Damaging Winds

December 19, 2025, marks another significant weather event for the Northeast. A powerful storm system moved through Rhode Island starting Friday morning with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and dangerous gusts. The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning for multiple counties.

Southern coastal regions experienced the most severe conditions. Gusts along the coast have reached 65 miles per hour, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities and transportation. The combination of heavy rain and strong winds knocked down numerous tree limbs and damaged power infrastructure across the state.

Rhode Island Energy crews mobilized resources throughout the day. Downed tree limbs and damaged utility equipment became the primary cause of widespread outages affecting communities large and small.

RI Energy Outage Map Shows Widespread County Impact

According to the official Rhode Island Energy outage map, the power disruptions span all six counties. Newport County experiences the most severe impacts with 12,839 customers without electricity as of the latest update. Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown face particularly high outage concentrations.

Providence County reports 13,769 affected customers spread across neighborhoods from Woonsocket to Providence itself. Kent County shows 4,682 outages with Coventry and West Greenwich significantly impacted. Washington County in the southern portion of the state has 1,239 customers without power in towns including South Kingstown and Narragansett.

County	Customers Without Power	Total Customers Served
Newport County	12,839	48,851
Providence County	13,769	282,373
Kent County	4,682	82,180
Bristol County	343	26,661
Washington County	1,239	72,743

Multiple Safety Concerns Emerge as Winds Intensify

The National Weather Service warned Rhode Island residents about significant hazards accompanying the wind event. Downed power lines create electrocution risks requiring immediate caution and reporting. Fallen tree branches block roadways and damage property across residential neighborhoods.

Travel conditions deteriorated rapidly throughout the afternoon. The Newport Pell Bridge and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge implemented vehicle restrictions due to extreme wind conditions. Level II restrictions activate when sustained winds exceed 60 mph for 15 minutes or longer, disrupting normal traffic flow across Narragansett Bay.

Residents in affected areas received guidance to avoid outdoor activities, secure outdoor objects, and prepare for extended power outages. Those without power should contact Rhode Island Energy at 1-855-743-1102 to report outages or obtain restoration estimates.

“Damaging winds will cause considerable tree damage and power outages throughout the region.”

— National Weather Service, Northeast Regional Office

Restoration Efforts Continue as Rhode Island Braces for Long Night Ahead

Rhode Island Energy deployed additional restoration crews throughout the afternoon to address the most critical outages first. Priority restoration targets hospitals, emergency services, and water treatment facilities. Residential and commercial restoration progresses based on damage assessment and crew availability in each affected area.

The official RI energy outage map updates every 15 minutes, providing real-time information on affected areas and estimated restoration times. Customers can search their addresses to determine outage status and expected service return. The utility company anticipates that weather conditions will determine overall restoration timeline, with major damage requiring crew work well into the evening and potentially overnight.

Winter conditions add complexity to restoration efforts as darkness falls and temperatures drop. Keeping warm during extended outages requires alternative heating sources. Residents should use generators, space heaters, and other devices according to manufacturer safety guidelines to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

Sources

• Rhode Island Energy – Official outage map and customer updates
• National Weather Service – High wind warning and weather alerts
• NBC 10 WJAR – Local weather and outage coverage