The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is lifting restrictions on the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges for all but high-profile vehicles. Automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, and commercial buses may cross these bridges. Note: school buses are not permitted at this time.
Newport Public Schools moved to two-hour delay. The following list of closures, cancellations, and announcements is from the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association Business/School Cancellations System.
There are currently 93,422 National Grid customers without power across Rhode Island. 7,724 of those are located in Newport County.