Here is the full weather forecast for Newport, Rhode Island, via the National Weather Service: Tonight: It will be mostly cloudy, with a low of around 45. The south wind will be 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 15 to […]
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Storms bear down on New England and East Coast as severe weather persists across the US
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A major spring storm was expected to drop more than a foot of snow in parts of New England on Wednesday night, while heavy rains soaked the East Coast and cleanup work continued in several states wracked by tornadoes and other severe weather blamed for at least […]
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Easter Weekend Weather: Sun, mild temperatures
According to the National Weather Service’s latest forecast, there is a chance of rain this Easter weekend, along with partly sunny and cloudy weather. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low of around 36 degrees. The northwest wind will be around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 […]
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A Flood Watch has been issued for Newport County
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Newport County, Rhode Island. The Flood Watch is in effect from 2 am on Thursday, March 28, through late Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. Flood Watch 307 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024 …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT THURSDAY […]
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Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains, storm expected in central regions
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — It may officially be spring, but wintry weather blanketed the U.S. on Saturday with New England and California seeing a mix of rain, heavy snow and gusty winds. In the West, a winter storm warning was in effect through Sunday morning for parts of the Sierra Nevada, […]
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Heavy rainfall is expected this weekend, flood watch issued
As parts of southern New England are expected to face heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The flood watch goes into effect at 6 a.m. on Saturday and will remain in effect through 7 p.m. on Sunday. It covers the […]
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Newport Weekend Weather: Chance of rain, sunshine, and clouds
The weather forecast for Newport this weekend includes the possibility of rain, Sunday sunshine, and cloudy skies. According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, rain is likely in Newport before midnight on Friday night, with accumulations of less than a tenth of an inch possible. The forecast calls for a low of around 34 […]
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Winter Storm Warning: Up to 9 inches of snow in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with up to 9 inches of snow expected Tuesday. The warning is in effect until 7 pm on Wednesday for southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island portions. Officials say the heavy snow could cause significant issues for drivers during their Tuesday […]
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Weekend Weather: Rain, Snow, and Sun
The National Weather Service has released a forecast for this weekend, indicating a chance of rain and snow showers. The forecast goes into effect on Friday, February 2, and runs through Sunday, February 4. According to the forecast, rain showers are possible before 11 p.m. on Friday, followed by a slight chance of snow showers […]
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This Day in RI History: January 17, 1942 – Coldest temperature ever recorded in Rhode Island
Yes, we’ve had a few cold days lately, but nothing like the frigid air we saw 82 years ago today. On January 17, 1942, the temperature reached -28°F in Richmond, RI. (Note: A -25°F temperature reading was recorded at T.F. Greene Airport on February 5, 1996, where official readings are kept.) Meanwhile, the lowest reading […]
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Winter weather advisory issued for Rhode Island
A winter weather advisory was issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Monday evening, with up to 3 inches of snow expected. The advisory goes into effect at 7 p.m. and lasts until 7 p.m. Tuesday. In addition to the snow, up to a light glaze of ice is expected. The hazardous conditions […]
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Coastal Flood Warning, Wind Advisory in effect for Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for several counties, including Newport, Washington, southeast Providence, and eastern Kent Counties in Rhode Island and southern Bristol and southern Plymouth Counties in Massachusetts. The warning is expected to be in effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, and includes two to three […]
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Snow in the West and flooding in the East. Here’s how the US is coping with the massive storm
By KATHY McCORMACK and SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Drenching rains, flooding and fierce winds stranded vehicles, shuttered schools and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands in the Northeast, the swan song of a bout of violent weather that battered most of the United States. Forecasters warned Wednesday that more misery […]
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Climate change is shrinking snowpack in many places, study shows. And it will get worse
By SETH BORENSTEIN and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — River basins around the world that were once regularly snowbound are increasingly seeing their snowpack shrink and climate change is to blame, a new study found. “Many of the world’s most populous basins are hovering on the precipice of rapid snow declines,” concluded the study of […]
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Live: Rhode Island Power Outage Map
Rhode Island Energy’s interactive map is updated every 5 minutes and provides regional power restoration information. The estimated time of restoration are based on Rhode Island Energy’s latest damage analysis and reflects a general assessment of when the last customer in the specified area is expected to be returned to service. Visit Outage Map
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Rhode Island Energy prepares for storm outages, urges safety
With another winter storm expected to dump rain and high winds this week, Rhode Island Energy said they are preparing for possible outages. “These wind forecasts that could last an extended period of time are a bit concerning with this storm,” said Dave Bonenberger, president of Rhode Island Energy. “Couple that with significant rainfall on […]
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Flood watch, high wind warning and coastal flood watch issued for Newport
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Newport, Rhode Island from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 1 p.m. Wednesday, along with a high wind warning and coastal flood watch. The flood watch goes into effect Tuesday after sunset and will remain in effect through Wednesday morning, while the high wind warning and coastal […]
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The US northeast is preparing for a weekend storm that threatens to dump snow, rain, and ice
Millions of people across the eastern U.S. are preparing for a wintry mix of precipitation as a potent storm system looks to bring snow, freezing rain and ice to the region. The system is expected to reach North Carolina by Saturday morning and then track along the northeastern coastline throughout the weekend. It could bring to Philadelphia […]
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A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to East Coast this weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — A winter weather system moving through the U.S. is expected to wallop the East Coast this weekend with a mix of snow and freezing rain from the southern Appalachians to the Northeast — although it’s too early to say exactly which areas will get what kind of precipitation and how much. […]
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New Year’s Weekend Weather: Mostly Cloudy, Chance of Showers
According to the National Weather Service, a partial chance of rain and partly cloudy skies are in the forecast for New Year’s weekend. The Saturday forecast shows a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy, with a high near 48 degrees and west wind 7-13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday night is partly […]
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Newport Weather: Christmas Weekend Forecast
A partly sunny, cloudy, and rainy forecast has been issued for Newport residents ahead of Christmas weekend and into Christmas Day. The National Weather Service predicts partly sunny weather on Saturday with a high near 45 degrees and south wind becoming south 5-8 mph in the morning. Saturday night will bring cloudy weather with a […]
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Try Alaska. Meanwhile, some US ski areas struggle with rain
By NICK PERRY Associated Press GILFORD, N.H. (AP) — For most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this year’s prospects aren’t good. Although parts of the Rockies and Midwest already have snow or could get a fresh dusting by Monday, other parts of the country that are normally coated in white this time of year […]
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Heavy snowfall drops tree branches onto power lines, causing outages in New England
A storm dropped a mix of rain and snow on parts of New England with some locations recording more than a half-foot (15 centimeters) of snowfall on Monday, knocking out power for tens of thousands of customers and causing slick roads that contributed to a fiery propane truck crash in Vermont. Evacuations were ordered in […]
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Data: Warmest Decembers in Newport County history
The popular image of an idyllic December is one of white Christmases, hot chocolate retreats, snow-capped conifers, and cozy, cold-weather activities. But not every December lives up to those expectations. Most of the continental U.S. will experience its peak winter cold weather in January and February. Officially, winter doesn’t even start until Dec. 21. Across […]
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Thousands without power and 1 dead after Atlantic storm Lee pummels New England and Maritime Canada
By DAVID SHARP, ROBERT F. BUTAKY and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Atlantic storm Lee pummeled a large swath of New England and Maritime Canada with destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains that toppled trees, flooded roadways and cut power to tens of thousands on Saturday. One person was killed in Maine […]