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A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with up to 9 inches of snow expected Tuesday. The warning is in effect until 7 pm on Wednesday for southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island.
It’s a no-school day for most of Rhode Island, and parking plans are in place for Jamestown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and many other communities. Keep an eye on the latest closures, delays, and cancellations.
Storm Center
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What’s Up Today in Newport County
Weather
Today: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10 am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a northeast wind of 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches is possible.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Extended Forecasts: 7-Day Weather Forecast & 3-day Surf Forecast
Marine Forecast
Today: NE wind 11 to 16 kt, becoming NNE 16 to 21 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 kt. Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becomes all snow after 3 pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: NNW wind 7 to 11 kt, becoming WNW after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 41°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:51 am | Sunset: 5:06 pm | 10 hours and 15 minutes of sun.
High tide at 4:14 am & 4:43 pm | Low tide at 10:43 am & 10:15 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent. 25.2 days, 20% lighting.
Things To Do in Newport County
With parking plans and poor weather conditions, many (if not most events) are being canceled. Please check in with the venue before heading to any event.
3 pm: Make your own Chocolate Covered Strawberries! at A Market
3:30 pm: Anime Watch Club at Newport Public Library
6 pm: Corks + Cocoa: Wine and Chocolate at Greenvale Vineyards
Live Music & Entertainment in Newport County
With parking plans and poor weather conditions, many (if not most events) are being canceled. Please check in with the venue before heading to any event.
Gas Lamp Grille: Karaoke at 10 pm
JPT Film & Event Center:
American Fictionat 4:30 pm,Breakfast at Tiffany’sat 7:30 pmO’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
The Fifth Element: Meg Chenot at 7 pm
Newport County Government
Most, if not all, public meetings have been canceled for today. Please check with your local municipality if you want to attend one of the following meetings.
Jamestown: Jamestown Town Council at 4:30 pm, Jamestown Library Board at 5 pm, Jamestown Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm
Middletown: Middletown School Committee at 3:30 pm
Newport: Newport School Committee at 5:15 pm, Newport School Committee at 6:30 pm, Newport Historic District Commission at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth Pension Advisory Committee at 5 pm, Portsmouth School Committee at 7 pm
Tiverton: Tiverton Recreation Commission at 6:30 pm, North Tiverton Fire District at 7 pm
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