Special Weather Statement
Status
Issued Active alertStart Time
Wed 02/18/2026 01:32 AM ESTEnd Time
Wed 02/18/2026 08:00 AM ESTImpacts
Informational
Locations Affected
Worcester, MA ∙ Providence, RI ∙ Hartford, CT ∙ New Bedford, MA ∙ Fall River, MA ∙ Brockton, MA ∙ Cranston, RI ∙ Warwick, RI ∙ New Britain, CT ∙ Pawtucket, RIFull Alert Message
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 132 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026 ...PATCHY DENSE FOG THIS MORNING... Patchy dense fog this morning resulted in poor visibility as low as one quarter mile. With temperatures also near freezing, this could lead to slippery spots on untreated surfaces in addition to the poor visibility. Elevated surfaces such as bridges are most likely to have icy spots. Travelers this morning should slow down and allow extra time to reach their destination safely. Remain alert for sudden drops in visibility and possible icy spots.
Technical Header
CTZ002>004-MAZ012-013-017>024-RIZ001>008-181300- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA- Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 132 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026
