Tag: National Weather Service
Providence County declared eligible for federal disaster relief
PROVIDENCE – The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Sunday announced that applications for federal disaster assistance are now available for those affected by the...
State braces for first significant snowstorm since 2022
PROVIDENCE – A winter weather system is expected to slam into the state this weekend with the potential for significant snow accumulation and high...
Heavy wind, rain leave thousands without power in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Heavy rain and wind swept through the state Monday, causing widespread power outages, school closings and traffic woes that were already heightened...
Amo nominated for House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
PROVIDENCE – Recently elected U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., is anticipating a spot on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, where he says he...
Thanksgiving travel rush begins with weather affecting the Northeast
The late crush of holiday travelers is picking up steam, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights on Wednesday and millions more...
Weather service confirms rare spate of tornados hit R.I., Mass., Conn.
PROVIDENCE – The National Weather Service has confirmed that a single tornado cut a 9-mile path through three Rhode Island communities – Scituate, Johnston,...
Tornadoes spotted in R.I. as thunderstorms move through New England
PROVIDENCE – A pair of tornadoes threatened Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts Friday morning as severe weather moved through southern New England.
The National Weather...
Farmers in R.I., Northeast eligible for additional federal flooding assistance
PROVIDENCE – After one of the rainiest Julys on record for the region, farmers in Rhode Island and eight other Northeastern states are eligible...
State braces for nor’easter that could impact both commutes Tuesday
PROVIDENCE – The state is bracing for a winter storm that will bring rain, wind, and heavy, wet snow that could cause power outages.
The...
First significant winter storm drops up to 7 inches of snow...
PROVIDENCE – The morning commute was slower Tuesday as 3 to 7 inches of snow fell overnight.
While not a blockbuster storm by regional standards,...