Weather

The National Hurricane Center has updated the forecast for Tropical Storm Henri, expected to become a hurricane by Friday. The storm could threaten the region by Sunday, although the exact track of the storm at this point is uncertain. Check the advisory below for the latest information. The August 19th 5PM update from the National […]

The National Weather Service has upgraded the Tropic Storm Watch to a Tropical Storm Warning for Newport and Washington Counties for the approaching storm expected Friday. We’ll be updating this story frequently as Elsa approaches. Tropical Storm Warning Elsa Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 37 National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA AL052021 448 AM EDT Fri Jul […]

Kristopher Karnauskas, University of Colorado Boulder As summer in the Northern Hemisphere approaches, forecasters begin watching every bout of rainy weather between the Gulf of Mexico and Africa. Each counterclockwise swirl of wind or burst of puffy clouds there has the potential to organize into a life-threatening tropical storm. About half of the tropical storms […]

Richard B. Primack, Boston University Weather patterns across the U.S. have felt like a roller coaster ride for the past several months. December and January were significantly warmer than average in many locations, followed by February’s intense cold wave and a dramatic warmup. If you’ve ever seen lilac bushes crushed by snowdrifts, then budding on […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of Rhode Island, all of Massachusetts (East of the Berkshires), and northern Connecticut. The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from noon today through 7 pm on Friday. WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Highest amounts across Eastern Massachusetts. […]

Another winter storm is on the way. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of Rhode Island for Thursday into Friday. Snowfall totals of 4-7 inches of snow are in the forecast for the region. Details below. …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Heavy […]

The National Weather Service has issued a “Winter Storm Warning” for the region for Sunday, February 7th. The storm is expected to impact all of Rhode Island including Newport. We’ll keep you updated all weekend. Keep up to date on cancellations, parking bans, and more here – LIVE BLOG | Snow-Related Cancellations, Closures, and Delays […]

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for all of Rhode Island including Newport. The storm is expected to overspread the region Monday morning. We’ll have updated cancellations and delays throughout the duration of the storm. LIVE BLOG | Snow-Related Cancellations, Closures, and Delays …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 […]

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for most of the area. The storm is expected to overspread the region Monday. We’ll have updated cancellations and delays throughout the duration of the storm. …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 […]

High winds, cold rain and snow will impact the area Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Rhode Island with up to 6 inches expected in the northern suburbs. Please use caution when traveling. Winter Weather Advisory from SAT 1:00 PM EST until SUN 1:00 AM EST (Issued […]

It may come as a surprise after two back-to-back days of rain, but Rhode Island is currently in a historic drought. According to the United States Drought Monitor, Rhode Island began experiencing its most intense period of drought in 20 years on September 29th. Due to a combination of below average rainfall and above average […]

This story was last updated on August 4th at 11: 35 am. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning, Coastal Flood Advisory, and Hurricane Local Statement ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias’s impact on southern New England. Tropical Storm WarningCoastal Flood Advisory in effect from August 4, 07:00 PM EDT until August 4, […]

The National Weather Service has issued the following Hazardous Weather Outlook for southeastern coastal Massachusetts and south coastal Rhode Island. New Update Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 531 AM EDT Thu Sep 5 2019 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>021-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-060945- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex […]

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In case you hadn’t heard, we have some winter weather ahead over the next few days. Detailed Forecast for Newport via the National Weather Service Tonight – Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a […]

Here’s what’s on tap for weather this weekend in and around Newport. Weather Forecast Friday Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then rain between 3pm and 5pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 4pm. High near 58. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as […]

Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up for weather during the week ahead. Weather Forecast Monday Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around […]

Newport, RI – The first weekend of December is here and there are more than a handful of events and activities taking place outdoors over the next few days. Here’s what’s in store for weather in our area. Weather Forecast Friday Night –  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North […]