Low pressure tracked north through New York bringing a warm front through southern New England. Unseasonably deep moisture accompanied this front. This was a very complicated weather situation as a strong low level inversion was in place over the area with a very strong low level jet just above the inversion. As showers and thunderstorms developed, the storms and heavy rain allowed the stronger winds to mix down to the surface. In other areas, temperatures warmed enough at the surface to break the inversion and allow the stronger winds to mix down. This resulted in a complicated combination of severe thunderstorm winds and high winds. To add to the historical nature of this event, it occurred in February all during the overnight hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 00:05:00 to 25-FEB-16 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOOSENECK
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree in West Greenwich was downed by thunderstorm winds, blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 00:10:00 to 25-FEB-16 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEPACHET
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Route 44 in Glocester was downed by thunderstorm winds, blocking the road.

Strong Wind in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 01:40:00 to 25-FEB-16 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree branch was downed onto wires in West Warwick.

Strong Wind in BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 02:20:00 to 25-FEB-16 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 35 foot tree on Lincoln Street in Barrington was downed by strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 02:33:00 to 25-FEB-16 02:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPONAUG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree limbs and branches on Narragansett Parkway in Warwick were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 02:42:00 to 25-FEB-16 02:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRAGUEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree and wires on Whipple Avenue near the Douglas Pike were downed by thunderstorm winds, blocking Whipple Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 02:55:00 to 25-FEB-16 02:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH TIVERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed in Tiverton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 02:55:00 to 25-FEB-16 02:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK LAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree limb was downed, blocking the eastbound lane of the Plainfield Pike in Cranston.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 03:15:00 to 25-FEB-16 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCITUATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree and a utility pole on Locust Grove in Scituate were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 03:18:00 to 25-FEB-16 03:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLNEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A window was blown out of a house in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Providence.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 03:20:00 to 25-FEB-16 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK LAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple trees were downed in the western part of Cranston.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 03:20:00 to 25-FEB-16 03:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 65 mph in South Kingstown.  No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 03:29:00 to 25-FEB-16 03:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wires on Hartford Avenue in Johnston were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 03:15:00 to 25-FEB-16 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCITUATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large pine tree was downed, blocking one lane of a road in Scituate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 03:53:00 to 25-FEB-16 03:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator recorded a 76 mph wind gust on their home weather station in Bristol.  In addition, several large trees were downed around Roger Williams University and other parts of Bristol.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 03:50:00 to 25-FEB-16 03:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEPACHET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed, blocking a road in Glocester.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 04:26:00 to 25-FEB-16 04:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Luther Road in Foster was downed by thunderstorm winds.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-FEB-16 01:40:00 to 25-FEB-16 02:14:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree on Pippin Orchard Road in Cranston was downed by high winds.  Trees along Atwood Avenue were downed.  A sign was blown over onto cars.  Several large branches were downed, blocking Hope Road.