Southern New England clears snow, braces for even colder temps after New Year’s squalls

The Pinpoint Weather 12 team says that while the snow is over, high wind speeds and quickly dropping temperatures mean the ...

Overnight snowfall to impact New Year’s Eve travel

The current forecast calls for snow to develop after 10 p.m. Wednesday and continue through the early morning hours on ...

Weather Alert: Cold, Drier Today; Some Icy Spots Linger

Hey everyone! Our accumulating snow has ended with many areas seeing 3 to 5 inches. The cleanup continues as plow crews will be out there today. Use caution and give yourself some distance if ...
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NWS: Tornado tore though parts of RI, Mass.

LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — Strong storms hit Southern New England overnight, and we’ve now learned that a tornado was to blame for some of the damage left behind. The National Weather Service (NWS) ...
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Powerful thunderstorms wreak havoc on RI, Mass.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Thunderstorms that moved across Rhode Island and Massachusetts Thursday evening brought heavy downpours, strong wind gusts and even penny-sized hail in some spots. The storms ...
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I-95, Route 10 reopen after massive flooding

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — People are urged to stay off the roads if possible after heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. I-95 was completely ...
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Just over 200 customers still without power in RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Thousands of Rhode Islanders are without power after severe thunderstorms tore through several communities Thursday evening. A Rhode Island Energy spokesperson said less than ...
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Severe Weather Alert: Blowing and Drifting Snow Through The Evening

Blizzard conditions are expected to continue through the evening with snow/wind gradually diminishing by midnight with reduced visibilities due to blowing and drifting of the snow. As of 6PM, 15-25 ...
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Spring nor’easter brings heavy wind, rain to Southern New England

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Memorial Day weekend is almost here, but Thursday was not a day to head to the beach. A spring nor’easter made its way through Southern New England, bringing widespread ...
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8 RI beaches closed to swimming

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health has recommended that several beaches be closed to swimming, while two others can reopen. Health officials said high bacteria counts ...
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Mt. Washington records coldest wind chill in U.S. history

MT. WASHINGTON, N.H. – Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, recorded a wind chill of -108.4° Fahrenheit Friday evening–the coldest wind chill in the history of the United States when ...