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The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) last night at 11 pm recommended reopening Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH closed the beach for swimming on Thursday.

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What’s Up in Newp Today

Weather Forecast

  • Today - Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 14 mph.

  • Tonight - A slight chance of showers after 2 am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 7 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Marine Forecast

  • Today - WSW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming SSW 9 to 12 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.

  • Tonight - SSW wind 6 to 9 kt. A slight chance of showers after 2am. Seas 1 ft or less.

  • Coastal Water Temperature: 62°F

Sun, Moon, & Tide

  • Sunrise: 5:10 am | Sunset: 8:20 pm | 15 hours & 8 minutes of sun.

  • High tide at 10:37 am & 10:43 pm | Low tide at 4:10 am & 3:49 pm.

  • Moon: Waxing Crescent, 2 days, 6% lighting.

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  • Nothing scheduled.

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