Tag: National Weather Service
Storm brings high winds, power outages across R.I.
PROVIDENCE – More than 1,800 Rhode Island Energy customers were without power Wednesday afternoon, as the state dealt with heavy rains and strong winds.
At...
McKee issues statewide drought advisory
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee issued a statewide drought advisory Wednesday based on the recommendation of federal, state and local experts that make...
May 20 deadline looming for federal disaster relief from last winter’s...
PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible nonprofits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties affected by the severe...
Tax deadline extended for residents, businesses in 3 R.I. counties
PROVIDENCE – The Federal tax deadline has been extended for residents in three Rhode Island counties affected by last winter's storms.
The Internal Revenue Service...
Federal disaster relief declarations issued for December and January storms
PROVIDENCE – The Federal Emergency Management Administration on Thursday announced that individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible non-profits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties...
Deadline approaching to apply for federal storm assistance
PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for those in Providence County affected by the approach of Hurricane Lee that brought heavy rains, wind, flooding...
Winter storm hits state with heavy snow, strong winds
PROVIDENCE – A powerful nor’easter moved through Rhode Island Tuesday, bringing heavy snow and strong wind gusts that affected travel and caused isolated power...
Fast-moving storm could dump a foot of snow in some parts...
PROVIDENCE – It will be a return to a typical New England winter on Tuesday after the region enjoyed well-above average temperatures this past...
Wintry mix slows Tuesday’s commute, 1-3 inches snow expected across R.I.
PROVIDENCE – It was a slow commute Tuesday morning as winter storm blanketed the state with snow, sleet and freezing rain.
The National Weather Service...
Storm brings high winds, widespread flooding across state
PROVIDENCE – The state is cleaning up once again from another powerful storm two days after it endured its first major snowfall in two...