What's Up in Newport County Today: Friday, March 26

Good Morning,

>> Governor Daniel McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted their weekly COVID-19 briefing on Thursday to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island. You can watch the press briefing here.

A few big takeaways from the press briefing;

When will you get your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? The Rhode Island Department of Health rolled out this updated estimated timeline yesterday.

50-59 is next, eligible on April 5.
40-49 on April 12.
16-39 on April 19.

It is the state’s hope that when eligibility opens for each group that those looking to make an appointment will be able to get one within a week or two.

Those (of any age) interested in receiving a vaccine should sign up for the Vaccine Interest Notification List at http://portal.ri.gov or call 844-930-1779. The state will contact you when an appointment is available for you.

Restrictions on businesses will loosen even further starting beginning today.

Restaurants/events outdoor table seat count increased to 10 people.
Self-service seating will be allowed.
Gyms may open shower facilities.
Businesses no longer need to keep cleaning log paperwork.

>> The Southcoast Health Aquidneck 10K to benefit the Norman Bird Sanctuary announced yesterday that it will be held on November 4. More details at Aquidneck10k.com.

>> Good news music fans, Newport Blues Cafe reopens tonight. Story

>> Catch me on The Rhode Show on WPRI this morning at 9 am. I’ll be making an appearance during the Rhodey Roundup segment.

Have a good Friday,

~ Ryan

What’s Up in Newport County Today

Friday, March 26

~ Happy Birthday today to William Kimes, Brian Hodge, and Sarah Delekta!

Weather Forecast

Dense Fog Advisory until March 26, 07:00 AM EDT
Wind Advisory in effect from March 26, 04:00 PM EDT until March 27, 05:00 AM EDT
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Today - Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1 pm, then a chance of showers. Patchy dense fog. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Marine Forecast

Gale Warning in effect from March 26, 12:00 PM EDT until March 27, 05:00 AM EDT
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Today - S wind 10 to 15 kt increasing to 16 to 21 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 kt. Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Patchy dense fog. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - WSW wind 16 to 19 kt becoming WNW after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Current Water Temperature: 40°F

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