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Rhode Island Weather: A Heat Wave?

Dylan Weisser — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:24:45 +0000

If you’ve stepped outside today, you’ve most likely wanted to step back inside as the temperature in parts of Rhode Island is into the low 90’s.

The high temperatures are expected to extend through Sunday, with highs into the low 90’s and high 80’s.

Though the term “heat wave” has been thrown around, Allen Dunham, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says there must be three consecutive days of 90 degree weather for a heat wave.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:46:39 +0000

This is the 10th anniversary of the Station Nightclub fire. Southwest RI looks to make repairs by the summer tourist season. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

Plus Reporter Flo Jonic recalls her experiences covering the Station Nightclub fire.

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:32:01 +0000

Winter Storm Nemo is heading our way. Making sure veterans have what they need as they return to civilian life. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:25:35 +0000

Heavy winds, heavy rain, and warmer than usual temperatures. We have an interesting start to the day. State education officials are defending standardized test scores as a requirement for high school diplomas. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

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High winds, heavy rain

Lydia Rogers — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:18:38 +0000

RI and southeast MA are under a high wind warning this morning. National Weather Service meteorologist Alan Dunham warns that this morning’s gusts are going to make the going tough for drivers.

“It's a bit of a wild one," Dunham says, "TF Green Airport had a wind gust to 56 miles an hour, so there’s some strong winds out there."

Dunham says there are branches down on roadways, and he urges drivers to use caution.

Cold weather creates overcrowding in shelters

Flo Jonic — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:46:36 +0000

We’re about to get a slight break from the Arctic cold we’ve been enduring. Until then, Rhode Island area shelters are bursting at the seams as the homeless seek shelter from single digit temperatures.

Overnight snow delays some schools, makes driving tougher

Lydia Rogers — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:05:00 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) The National Weather Service says the snow will stop and it will be cold the rest of the week. For the latest information on RI school closings and delays click here.

Slippery roads and school delays

Lydia Rogers — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:45:07 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) There are many delayed openings for local schools this morning. And there is no school for Foster-Glocester. For a complete list click here.

Prepare for a slippery, snowy commute this morning according to National Weather Service meteorologist Stephanie Dunten. She says the amount of snow will vary through-out the state. She expects the Providence area will get two-to-four inches of snow.

2012 News Countdown: Superstorm Sandy devastates part of RI shoreline

Catherine Welch — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:12:59 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI)

It was a busy year in the Ocean State, and Rhode Island Public Radio’s counting down the top
ten news stories of 2012. At number three is the damage brought by Superstorm Sandy.