Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University As people in the U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to daily routines caused by switching from standard time to daylight saving time. About one-third of Americans say […]
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Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Growing up in New England, Leah Ofsevit’s most cherished childhood memories were blanketed in snow. She remembers running barefoot outside with her brother at the first sign of it, building snowmen and ice castles most winters, strapping on skis as a toddler. Ofsevit and her husband, Jeremy […]
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Wet and windy weekend ahead for Newport
The National Weather Service’s detailed forecast for this weekend suggests that the Newport area will experience a range of weather conditions, including rain, snow, and wind. This afternoon, the region will experience increasing clouds, with a high temperature of around 42 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind will be relatively calm, starting from the north and eventually […]
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Here’s how much snow has fallen across Rhode Island: Feb. 27 – 28
The National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA released a public statement regarding the latest snowfall reports. The statement was issued on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 4:34 pm. According to the report, Rhode Island has seen varying amounts of snowfall in different state regions. Public Information Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 434 PM EST Tue […]
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Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 pm; an additional 1 – 3″ of snow possible
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The advisory warns of snowfall and high winds that could make travel conditions dangerous, particularly during the morning and evening commutes. According to the advisory, the affected areas include Central Middlesex, Western and Eastern Essex, Western Norfolk, […]
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Notable weather events from the year you were born
Devastating hurricanes, destructive wildfires, deadly heat, and widespread droughts: If it feels like extreme weather events are happening more and more these days, it’s because they are. Almost 100% of scientists agree the cause of the growing barrage of natural disasters is human-made climate change. The last seven years are the hottest on record; hurricanes […]
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National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Advisory for Newport, Bristol, Block Island
In the midst of a relatively mild winter, Rhode Islanders are being warned to brace themselves for a potentially treacherous commute on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Bristol, Newport, and Block Island, which will be in effect from 9 pm on Monday until 7 pm on Tuesday. According […]
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3-5″ of snow is possible on Monday night
You may want to prepare for a potential snowstorm this week as the National Weather Forecast predicts snowfall on Monday night and into Tuesday morning. According to the forecast, Monday will see increasing clouds with a high near 38, and a chance of snow after 5 pm. The wind is expected to start from the […]
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Breezy and chilly weekend forecasted for Newport County
Residents and visitors are in for a weekend of mixed weather, with some chances of snow and rain forecasted. According to the National Weather Service, this afternoon will be mostly sunny with isolated flurries after 2pm, and a high near 41 degrees. However, it will also be breezy, with a northwest wind ranging from 20 […]
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Presidents Day Weekend Weather Forecast
As President’s Day Weekend approaches, many people across the country are planning their long weekend getaways and outdoor activities. However, the National Weather Service is warning of some inclement weather for Newport, Rhode Island that may impact those plans. This afternoon, the forecast calls for showers and patchy fog, with a high near 54. It […]
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Maine requests disaster declaration for December storm
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills requested a federal disaster declaration for seven Maine counties for damage from a wild December storm that left tens of thousands of people in the dark for Christmas. The storm caused coastal flooding and road washouts, wind damage and power outages, and other problems, she wrote Thursday […]
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Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in ’22
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year. The Gulf of Maine, a body of water about the size of Indiana that touches Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Canada, is warming faster than the […]
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Clear Skies Ahead: Weekend Weather Forecast for Newport
This weekend, the National Weather Service forecasts mostly clear skies for Newport, with a low of 34°F on Friday night. The West wind is expected to reach speeds of 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Saturday is expected to be sunny with a high of 42°F and a northwest wind […]
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Northeast temperatures soar a day after bone-numbing cold
Temperatures in many areas of the Northeast U.S. climbed to the mid-40s Fahrenheit on Sunday, a day after the region suffered through temperatures that plummeted into the negative teens and felt like minus 45 to minus 50 degrees with the wind chill. Atop 6,288-foot Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the temperature rose to a relatively […]
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Mount Washington experiences record-setting wind chill
BOSTON (AP) — The Arctic air that descended on the Northeast on Saturday brought dangerously cold sub-zero temperatures and wind chills to the region, including a record-setting wind chill of minus 108 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 78 C) on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire. In addition to the U.S. record low wind chill, […]
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New England knows winter, but why so dangerously cold?
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New Englanders are used to cold temperatures, but a combination of extreme cold accompanied by powerful winds is downright dangerous, and enough to send even bundled-up skiers scampering indoors. It’s that potentially deadly combination that sparked worries as weather forecasters talked about “once-in-a-generation” wind chills in parts of […]
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Weekend Weather Forecast: Feb. 3 – 5
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning for parts of northern Connecticut, southeastern and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. This warning is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM on Saturday. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero are expected and could cause frostbite on […]
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Wind Chill Warning issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning for parts of northern Connecticut, southeastern and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. The warning is in effect from 10 AM on Friday to 10 AM on Saturday. According to the NWS, dangerously cold wind chills are expected, with temperatures dropping between 20 […]
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Wind Chill Watch is in effect from late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Chill Watch for late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon for areas including northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. The Wind Chill Watch warns of dangerously cold wind chills with temperatures as low as 30 below zero. […]
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How Newport County feels about climate change
According to the Pew Research Center, about two-thirds of Americans feel the federal government is not doing enough to counteract the effects of climate change. While a majority of U.S. adults acknowledge climate change to be a real issue, there is less consensus in regards to what measures to take to address the worsening climate […]
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8 things to do right now in your community to prepare for climate change
Climate anxiety and climate-related trauma are mental health concerns rooted in real experiences, such as natural disasters, and existential worry for the future. Roughly half of young people—those who will inherit the consequences of climate change complacency and live through the most severe effects of extreme weather—report that climate change negatively affects their daily lives, […]
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Rising Tides: National Weather Service issues Flood Advisory for coastal counties
The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for several counties in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The advisory is in effect from 8 PM Wednesday to 3 AM EST Thursday. According to the advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal […]
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Wind Advisory issued for Southern Rhode Island, Cape Cod, and the Islands
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Newport County, Rhode Island and surrounding areas. The advisory is in effect from 9 PM on Wednesday, January 26th to 9 AM EST on Thursday, January 27th. During this time, residents can expect south winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 […]
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Flood Watch issued for Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Rhode Island and southeastern portions of Massachusetts, effective from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. The watch is due to the potential for flooding caused by a combination of heavy rain and snowmelt. Residents in the affected areas should be aware that excessive runoff may result […]
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UN Secretary-General: “Ending the ocean emergency is a race we must win”
By The Ocean Race ‘Ending the ocean emergency is a race we must win, and working as one, it is a race we can win’ – this was the powerful message from United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at The Ocean Race Summit Mindelo, held in Cabo Verde, earlier today. Opening the event, he said: “We gather on […]