A fast-moving storm is expected to impact the region Thursday with rain changing to snow early Thursday morning. Although not a major storm, the snow is expected to arrive just in time for the Thursday morning commute. Snow is expected to accumulate 1-3 inches across most of Rhode Island Thursday. The snow should end by […]
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Do you want to build a snowman? Check out your photos from the January storm
The January 7 snowstorm was the first major snow event in Rhode Island since last February. The storm dumped between 5-12 inches of snow across the region, with the highest amounts in the northwest part of the state. We asked for your photos and you delivered! Thanks for submitting these snapshots – you took some […]
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Weather Alert: Winter Storm Warning issued – 5-8 inches of snow expected for RI and southeastern MA
The first significant winter storm of the season is expected to begin impacting the region late Thursday night. Snow is predicted to accumulate 5-8 inches for most of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts before the storm pulls away Friday afternoon. Smaller amounts are expected on the Outer Cape and Islands. Expect widespread cancellations and a […]
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Weather Alert: Winter Storm Watch in effect for all of Rhode Island – Storm expected late Thursday into Friday
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts for a storm beginning late Thursday night. The storm is expected to impact the Friday morning commute with heavy snow falling at a rate of one inch per hour. Snow is predicted to accumulate 4-6 inches for most of […]
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National Weather Service: 4-6″ of snow is possible for most of Rhode Island on Friday
Just in from the US National Weather Service Boston MA; “[Accumulating Snow Potential for Late Thursday Night into Friday?] A lot remains unclear regarding a potential storm that may bring accumulating snow to Southern New England late Thursday & Fri. First estimate of expected snow accumulations is attached. These amounts are subject to further adjustment.” […]
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Nor’easter Update: National Grid responding to power outages
As predicted, the October Nor’easter dealt quite a blow to most of Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts and the Islands. As of Noon Wednesday, National Grid was reporting nearly 500,000 customers in Massachusetts and over 80,000 customers in Rhode Island without power. Over 2,400 field personal are responding to the outages as the storm begins to […]
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Got storm photos? Send us your pics by 9PM Wednesday
As storm conditions improve, we’re putting together a gallery of photos of the Fall Nor’easter. Share your storm-related pictures and we’ll add them to our photo gallery later today. E-mail photos to mrabrams11@gmail.com. Be sure to include your first name, last initial, and location of the photo (city or town). Reminder: Wait until stormy conditions […]
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Weather Alert: Conditions expected to worsen this evening, power outages possible
Rhode Island coastal areas including Newport are under a High Wind Warning as the Fall nor’easter intensifies. The worst of the storm is expected to impact the region overnight Tuesday, with conditions improving by Wednesday afternoon. In addition to heavy rain and possible flooding, high winds are expected to lead to power outages. Customers who […]
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Weather Alert: High Wind Warning issued for the region – Storm arrives Tuesday
A major nor’easter is heading to Rhode Island Tuesday with heavy rain and high winds expected to impact the region. Power losses and property damage may occur, especially along the coast. The brunt of the storm should affect the region beginning Tuesday afternoon. A High Wind Warning has been issued for all of Rhode Island […]
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Here’s how much rain fell across Rhode Island
The following are unofficial National Weather Service rain observations from the remnets of hurricane Ida. The following reports are from COCORAHS, NWS cooperative observers, Skywarn spotters and media. This summary also is available on National Weather Service’s home page at weather.gov/boston Spotter Reports National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 955 AM EDT Thu Sep 02 2021 […]
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4-6 inches of rain expected across the region Wednesday night into Thursday
Tropical Depression Ida is forecast to impact the region beginning Wednesday with heavy rain and flooding expected. 4-6 inches of rain could fall over most of Rhode Island with isolated amounts as high as 7 inches. The heaviest of the rain is expected to fall after 6PM Wednesday night. A Flash Flood Watch is in […]
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Flash Flood Watch issued for the region beginning Wednesday, Sept. 1
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all of southern New England as the remnants of Hurricane Ida approach the region. Heavy rain accumulating 2-4 inches with isolated amounts of 6 inches is expected beginning in the afternoon Wednesday, September 1. Read the text of the alert below: FLASH FLOOD WATCH […]
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Tropical Storm Henri: Reader-submitted photos
We asked readers to submit photos from Tropical Storm Henri. Thanks to all who contributed! Check out some of our favorites in the gallery below. We’ll be updating the gallery Monday as more photos are submitted. From Felicia L. in Newport From Jay Y. From Andrea S From Jody W. From Patrick G. From Nadine […]
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National Grid responding to Henri – Restoring power to 72,000+ customers
PROVIDENCE, RI – National Grid has nearly 4,000 field personnel in Rhode Island and Massachusetts responding to power outages caused by downed limbs, trees, and poles resulting from Tropical Storm Henri. The storm is delivering fierce winds and heavy rain, with some peak gusts reaching above 70 mph, leading to significant damage. Field personnel in Rhode […]
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Got Henri photos? Send us your storm pics by 8PM Sunday
As conditions improve, we’re putting together a gallery of photos from Tropical Storm Henri. Share your storm-related pictures and we’ll add them to our photo gallery. E-mail to mrabrams11@gmail.com. Be sure to include your first name and last initial and location of the photo (city or town). Reminder: Wait until stormy conditions have passed. Do […]
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11AM Update: Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect – Power losses widespread in the region
Hurricane Henri was downgraded to a strong Tropical Storm this morning with highest wind speeds at 70mph. At 11AM, the storm was directly over Block Island and headed toward the RI/CT coast. Rainfall totals were highest in Westerly with 2.79 inches as of 11AM, with other parts of the state reporting between 1-2 inches. In […]
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Power out during Henri? Important information from National Grid
National Grid is reminding customers that power outages are expected to occur during today’s storm. It may be several days before power is restored. Click here to report an outage. You can check the regional outage map here to see what is happening around the state. We’re sharing some safety reminders from National Grid below: […]
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A look at when high winds may restrict travel on Pell Bridge, Mouth Hope Bridge
Whenever we see big wind gusts, or bad weather, in Newport County (ok, maybe across all of Rhode Island), folks almost instantly start wondering if the Newport Pell Bridge or Mount Hope Bridge will be closed. Here’s what weather restrictions exist on the Mouth Hope Bridge and Newport Pell Bridge, according to the Rhode Island […]
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5PM Update: Hurricane Henri on track to strike RI, CT, MA Sunday
Hurricane Henri is expected to impact the region on Sunday, as a weak hurricane or a strong tropical storm. Henri is currently a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to strengthen slightly before making landfall Sunday afternoon or evening. Tropical storm conditions will begin overnight into Sunday morning. Dangerous conditions are expected with heavy rain, […]
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11AM UPDATE: Tropical Storm Warning issued for region – Henri expected to impact RI on Sunday
Hurricane Henri is expected to impact the region beginning early Sunday morning with heavy winds, rain and a storm surge. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for most of Rhode Island. Travel is expected to be difficult throughout the day Sunday and widespread power outages may occur. The storm is expected to make landfall […]
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Newport Gearing Up for Hurricane Henri – Easton’s Beach Closed Saturday
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021) – City officials are reminding residents to act now to be Storm Ready as Hurricane Henri bears down on Aquidneck Island. According to the latest forecasts, hurricane conditions are expected to sweep over the area Sunday morning with wind gusts of up to 80 mph, rain totals of up […]
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National Grid offers tips and reminders for Tropical Storm Henri
PROVIDENCE, RI – National Grid is preparing for Tropical Storm Henri to strike New England and bring heavy rains, strong winds, and the potential for coastal flooding into the region starting early Sunday and continuing into Monday. While currently a tropical storm, Henri could strengthen to a category 1 hurricane by the time it makes […]
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Middletown closing beaches Saturday ahead of Henri
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (AUGUST 20, 2021) – Middletown’s beaches will close Saturday, Aug. 21 through Monday, Aug. 23 due to Tropical Storm Henri. After forecasts for the storm took a turn for the worse overnight, Town officials decided to shut down Second and Third beaches in advance of Henri. Besides safety concerns, the main reason for the […]
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UPDATED: Henri forecast to pass over RI as strong Tropical Storm on Sunday
The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center has Tropical Storm Henri passing directly over Rhode Island on Sunday, August 22. The 11AM update has Henri arriving Sunday afternoon as a weak Hurricane. Henri is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds, flooding and a storm surge to the area. Widespread power losses are possible. […]
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Newport issues Hurricane guidance – Easton’s Beach closed Saturday
The city of Newport issued an alert this afternoon in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Henri. The storm is expected to impact the area beginning late Saturday, with potential for hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, flooding, and a storm surge expected by Sunday. Alert from the City of Newport: The National Hurricane Center has issued […]