Politics & Government
NWS Issues Winter Storm Watch for Rhode Island
Winter weather is expected beginning Saturday morning.
As of 4:43 p.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts that will be in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday morning.
Saturday's forecast calls for snow beginning mid to late Saturday morning with accumulations between 4 and 8 inches before tapering off around sunrise on Sunday. 10-15 mph winds can be expected with gusts up to 25 mph.
Residents should be aware that the wintry conditions may make driving difficult with limited visibilities of one quarter to one half mile at times.
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According to the NWS, anyone traveling in the next 24 to 36 hours should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to modify travel plans if necessary.
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