On Monday, July 30, at exactly 4:30 a.m., we know for certain that a category three hurricane will hit Rhode Island and will cause catastrophic damage and will quickly overwhelm state resources. We know this because the hurricane strike will mark the start of Vigilant Guard, a state-wide exercise...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning for Providence and Kent counties until 6:15 p.m.
Heavy rainfalls are expected to cause flash flooding of poor drainage and urban areas.
Rhode Islanders are reminded to not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. for the entire state.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop after 2 p.m. and increase in number throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The areas at greatest risk for severe weather includes...
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted high temperatures, the following local cooling centers are scheduled to open: (Note: Additions to this list are notated by an asterisk.)
Bristol
*Bristol Senior Center; 1020 Hope St.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted high temperatures and due to a heat advisory being issued for Providence, Kent, and Washington counties from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. today, the following local cooling centers are scheduled to open: (Note: Additions to...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Providence, Kent, and Washington counties, from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. today. Forecasters are predicting temperatures in the 90s, and with humidity, a heat index of up to 105 degrees.
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA)
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted high temperatures through the middle of the week, the following local cooling centers are scheduled to open: (Note: Additions to this list are notated by an asterisk.)
Coventry
Coventry Senior Center; 50 Wood...
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted high temperatures through the middle of the week, the following local cooling centers are scheduled to open:
Coventry
Coventry Senior Center; 50 Wood St.; Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
East...
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to today's heat advisory, the following local cooling centers are scheduled to open: (Note: Additions to this list are notated by an asterisk.)
Charlestown
*Charlestown Town Hall; 4540 S. County Trail; Thursday and Friday,...
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to today's heat advisory, the following local cooling centers are scheduled to open: (Note: Additions to this list are notated by an asterisk.)
Coventry
Coventry Senior Center; 50 Wood St.; Thurs., 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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