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Survey: Baker is most popular governor in US, McKee near last
The poll shows Baker has a 74% approval rating, which is the highest among all of …
FDA clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
The FDA authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to …
US museums return African bronzes stolen in 19th century
A bronze sculpture of a West African king that had been in the collection of the RISD …
Will to live, life jackets: Boaters survive 28 hours, sharks
Two anglers whose boat sank over the weekend in the Gulf of Mexico clung to an improvised …
Q&A: Political analyst breaks down RI governor debate
12 News political analyst Joe Fleming joined 12 News in studio Wednesday morning for …
Gloria Gemma Foundation helps those fighting breast cancer
In the nearly two decades the foundation has been in existence, it has saved countless …
RIPTA holding job fair amid ‘historic’ workforce shortage
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LOCAL NEWS
Tractor-trailer rollover leaves highway watermelon-logged
Cleanup is underway after a tractor-trailer truck rolled over in Fall River Tuesday evening, sending dozens of watermelons careening out onto …
Ex-eBay employee gets 1 year in prison for harassment scheme
A former eBay Inc. employee was sentenced Tuesday to one year behind bars for her role in a harassment scheme targeting creators of an online …
Cranston councilor pushes back against ‘homeless village’ proposal
A Cranston city councilor is urging Gov. Dan McKee to abandon a proposal that would create a village of so-called “pallet housing” in Pastore …
15% of jobs at RI Dept. of Human Services still vacant
Kimberly Merolla-Brito is the current acting DHS director, the fourth person to serve as director since Dan McKee became governor in March 2022.
WEATHER TODAY & 7 DAY FORECAST
Weather Now: Warm Sun; Highs in the Low-70°s Today
Weather Now: Warm Sun; Highs in the Low-70°s Today
If you’ve liked the weather the last few days, you’re going to love this afternoon. We’ll see mostly sunny skies and even warmer temperatures than yesterday. Highs are likely to reach the low 70s inland and upper 60s along the coast. Winds will be from the southwest at 5-10 mph with some gusts to 20mph . Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » ON THE BAY: Dry skies, southwest winds and good visibility make for another pleasant late season day on the water. Winds could gust to 20kts in the afternoon. Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » A mild fall evening and night is expected with increasing clouds. Lows stay in the 50s. SHOWERS, GUSTY WINDS THURSDAY–FRIDAY MORNING Our weather winning streak comes to an end on Thursday as a strong cold front moves into the northeast. We’ll begin the day with mostly cloudy, but mainly dry skies. It will be windy and mild with a few showers possible during the day. Most of the showers hold off until late afternoon/early evening. Highs still reach the upper 60s to near 70 with south-southeast winds 15-20mph with gusts 25-35mph Rain becomes widespread and heavy at times in the evening and overnight with an isolated thunderstorm possible. Southerly winds increase to 15-20mph with gusts 30-45 mph. Those winds will likely bring down some leaves and could lead to isolated wind damage. Temperatures stay warm, holding in the 60s. By Friday morning, rain will be winding down from west to east with gradual clearing later in the day. Rainfall totals will range from 1-2″ with peak gusts up to 35-45mph. Here’s a look at what to expect as the unsettled weather …
Warm Sun Today; Showers/Windy Late Thursday to Early Friday
From 12 News Meteorologist Michelle Muscatello, here is your updated 7-Day Forecast: …
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