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Winter storm watch issued for Newport County; 8-15 inches of snow possible Sunday into Monday
A cold weather advisory is also in effect tonight through Saturday morning with wind chills as low as 20 below zero
This Day in RI History: January 17, 1942 – Coldest temperature ever recorded in Rhode Island
Temperature in Richmond hit 28 below in 1942
Coldest Januarys in Rhode Island since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Januarys in Rhode Island since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.
Winter weather advisory issued for Newport: 2-4 inches of snow expected for New Year’s Eve
Snow and gusty winds forecast to impact travel through Thursday afternoon
Wind advisory in effect for Newport County as state opens emergency warming centers
Gusts up to 50 mph and dangerously cold wind chills prompt Rhode Island to activate shelter resources
Coldest Decembers in Rhode Island since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Decembers in Rhode Island since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. R
Freeze Watch issued for Newport County Thursday night into Friday morning
National Weather Service warns temperatures could dip to 29 degrees; residents urged to protect plants and outdoor plumbing
Strong winds and waves batter Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard as Hurricane Erin moves out to the sea
Nantucket’s airport recorded winds of up to 45 mph (72 kph) overnight into Friday.
What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it heads past the US East Coast
Hurricane Erin is creating potentially deadly water conditions all along the U.S. East Coast days before the largest waves are expected, with high winds and waves anticipated in North Carolina by Wednesday night.
Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is bringing the potentially deadly currents to the East Coast this week.
State issues air quality alert for Tuesday as ozone levels expected to reach unhealthy conditions
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management warns sensitive groups to limit outdoor activities as elevated ground-level ozone forecast statewide; sunny, warm weather contributing to conditions
Air quality alert issued for Newport, Washington counties Tuesday
Peak ozone levels expected late afternoon through evening along immediate coastline
Heat Advisory issued for Newport County as dangerous temperatures expected
Heat index values up to 100 degrees forecast for Tuesday through Thursday, with Wednesday and Thursday expected to bring the most severe conditions
Weather Alert: Unhealthy ozone levels expected statewide on Tuesday
Fine particles from wildfire smoke and local buildup are expected to reach MODERATE statewide.
See the most extreme temperatures in Rhode Island history
Stacker consulted data from the NOAA’s State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) to illustrate the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in Rhode Island.
Eastern half of U.S. braces for more long days of dangerous heat
Sunday marked the second straight day of extreme heat across the Midwest and East Coast.
Weather Alert: Extreme Heat Watch issued for all of Rhode Island
The Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from Sunday (June 22) through Tuesday (June 24).
NOAA’s 2025 hurricane forecast warns of a busy season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching
The preseason forecast is just the 30,000-foot view of what’s likely. Here’s what forecasters will be watching for over the weeks and months ahead.
Rare May nor’easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day
An unusual May nor’easter soaked New England on Thursday and threatened to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Uncommon May nor’easter to bring rain, snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend
The heaviest rain is likely to fall in Rhode Island and southern and eastern Massachusetts