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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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May 15, 2013
April 2013 was colder and wetter than average.
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May 15, 2013
The collection above features over 100 breathtaking images of Earth taken from NASA satellites and the International Space Station at night. But to scientists and meteorologists, they are more than just pretty pictures.
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May 15, 2013
In Alaska, climate change is forcing villagers on the edge of the Arctic to confront the reality of a warming planet. If they don't act soon, their villages were be lost forever.
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| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the North after midnight. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 42 | 68 | 45 | 61 | 45 | 53 | 50 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 10 mph SW | 10 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 77% | 40% | 55% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 23% | 49% | 41% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:01 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 49 | 63 | 54 | 62 | 55 | 56 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph South | 12 mph South | 14 mph South | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 95% | 71% | 77% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 60% | 71% | 86% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:02 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 54 | 65 | 58 | 72 | 58 | 61 | 59 |
| Wind | 2 mph WSW | 11 mph SW | 14 mph SSW | 14 mph SW |
| Humidity | 97% | 82% | 63% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 40% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 93% | 88% | 85% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 58 | 70 | 64 | 70 | 64 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 13 mph SW | 16 mph SW | 14 mph SW | 7 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 100% | 80% | 82% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 98% | 93% | 99% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 54 | 68 | 60 | 69 | 63 | 58 | 58 |
| Wind | 9 mph NE | 6 mph East | 4 mph South | 4 mph East |
| Humidity | 96% | 72% | 84% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 60 | 70 | 64 | 66 | 62 | 55 | 55 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSW | 16 mph SW | 18 mph SSW | 16 mph SW |
| Humidity | 99% | 81% | 87% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 59% | 3% | 99% |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 54 | 67 | 60 | 66 | 51 | 48 | 48 |
| Wind | 12 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 13 mph NNE | 9 mph NE |
| Humidity | 100% | 77% | 59% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 97% | 97% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 47 | 62 | 53 | 65 | 53 | 51 | 51 |
| Wind | 8 mph NE | 7 mph NE | 8 mph ENE | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 92% | 71% | 67% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 85% | 99% | 100% | 98% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 51 | 66 | 54 | 64 | 52 | 51 | 49 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 7 mph NE | 6 mph ENE | 6 mph NE |
| Humidity | 97% | 62% | 66% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 97% | 79% | 44% | 23% |
| Conditions | Fog | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 44 | 65 | 44 | 64 | 46 | 51 | 48 |
| Wind | 7 mph NNE | 5 mph NE | 3 mph East | 1 mph East |
| Humidity | 79% | 45% | 54% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 16% | 12% | 11% | 8% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 48 | 67 | 50 | 66 | 52 | 54 | 52 |
| Wind | 2 mph North | 2 mph SSE | 5 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 53% | 60% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 3% | 1% | 2% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KPVD) | 69 °F | 49 °F |
| Record (KPVD) | 92 °F (1936) | 35 °F (1983) |
| Yesterday | 72 °F | 48 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 5 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| Place | Temperature |
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| Newport, RI | 57.9 °F |
| Quonset Point, RI | 60.1 °F |
| Conimicut Light, RI | 64.9 °F |
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:23 AM EDT | 8:01 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:51 AM EDT | 8:33 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:11 AM EDT | 9:13 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:26 AM EDT | 9:59 PM EDT |
| Moon | 12:56 PM EDT | 1:20 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 42m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 38m
Tomorrow will be 1m 50s longer.
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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70 °F
Providence
66 °F
Westerly
66 °F
Newport
62 °F
Block Island
0 °F
Pawtucket
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42 °F
Westerly
44 °F
Newport
46 °F
Providence
46 °F
Block Island
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| N. Kingstown | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Providence | 69 °F | Overcast | 3:51 PM EDT |
| Newport | 60 °F | Clear | 3:53 PM EDT |
| Pawtucket | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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ASQ4133 Newark, NJ |
KPVD | 04:18PM | On Time |
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RPA3212 Washington, DC |
KPVD | 04:31PM | On Time |
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UAL829 Chicago, IL |
KPVD | 04:32PM | On Time |
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SWA1414 Chicago, IL |
KPVD | 04:39PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KPVD) |
| Wind Speed: | 11.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 171° (South) |
| Ceiling: | 11000 ft |
METAR KPVD 181951Z 17011KT 10SM SCT075 SCT090 BKN110 OVC300 21/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP246 T02060056
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Bridge's Annual e-Waste Drive | 9:00 AM EDT 2013-04-20 |
Chance of Rain, 56°F |
| The Rite of Spring: Bolshoi Ballet Moscow | 11:00 AM EDT 2013-04-21 |
Partly Cloudy, 49°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Wickford, North Kingstown, RI | 67.7 °F | 49 °F | 51% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 110 ft | 4:18 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| N Kingstown, RI | 66.9 °F | 50 °F | 55% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 50 ft | 4:14 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| North Kingstown, RI | 59.6 °F | 42 °F | 53% | WSW at 7.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 130 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cowesett, Warwick, RI | 67.5 °F | 47 °F | 48% | South at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 4:17 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Pettaquamscutt Lake, Saunderstown, RI | 65.8 °F | 14 °F | 13% | SE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 125 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cowesett, Warwick, RI | 68.6 °F | 46 °F | 44% | SE at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 12 ft | 4:10 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| NOS_PORTS Potter Cove, Prudence Island, , Prudence Island, RI | 66 °F | - | - | SSW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:48 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| NERRS NERRS WATER METEOROLOGICAL AT NARR, Prudence Island, RI | 65 °F | 51 °F | 61% | SW at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 2 ft | 2:45 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| West Greenwich, RI | 69.8 °F | 44 °F | 39% | SSE at 5.8 mph | - / hr | 250 ft | 3:40 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Bonnet Shores Beach Club, Narragansett, RI | 64.2 °F | 48 °F | 56% | SSW at 15.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Narragansett RI , Saunderstown, RI | 63 °F | 53 °F | 70% | WSW at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 62 ft | 3:38 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Richmond, Richmond, RI | 66.3 °F | 48 °F | 52% | West at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 312 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| middletown access rd 17, middletown, RI | 60.1 °F | 25 °F | 26% | SSW at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 111 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Narragansett RI , Wakefield, RI | 62 °F | 52 °F | 69% | WSW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 16 ft | 3:40 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Narragansett, Narragansett, RI | 61.8 °F | 54 °F | 76% | WSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Coventry RI , Coventry, RI | 69 °F | 46 °F | 44% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 262 ft | 3:49 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Coventry Center Weather Station, Coventry, RI | 67.7 °F | 46 °F | 46% | SSW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 324 ft | 4:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Middletown, RI | 60.7 °F | 50 °F | 67% | WSW at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 125 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Southeastern Cranston, Cranston, RI | 68.4 °F | 45 °F | 43% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 127 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Historic hill, Newport, RI | 61.7 °F | 51 °F | 69% | SE at 13.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 85 ft | 4:15 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Stone Cove Marina, Wakefield, RI | 60.1 °F | 53 °F | 78% | SSW at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| NOS_PORTS Conimicut Light, RI, Barrington, RI | 64 °F | - | - | South at 20 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 3:48 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Ask Flaherty Weather, Portsmouth, RI | 63.7 °F | 52 °F | 65% | SW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 139 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| East of Town Common, Bristol, RI | 61.0 °F | 52 °F | 73% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 48 ft | 4:16 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Arcadia, Hope Valley, RI | 66.9 °F | 52 °F | 58% | West at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 175 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Barrington Library, Barrington, RI | 66.2 °F | 48 °F | 50% | South at 7.8 mph | - / hr | 0 ft | 3:47 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Scotts Weather station, East Providence, RI | 70.0 °F | 52 °F | 52% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 49 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Near Charlestown School, Charlestown, RI | 65.3 °F | 47 °F | 51% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 184 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Pasquiset Pond, Charlestown, RI | 64.2 °F | 51 °F | 62% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 98 ft | 4:15 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Snug Harbor, RI, Wakefield, RI | 57.6 °F | 53 °F | 85% | SSW at 10.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 10 ft | 4:19 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Shoreby Hill, Jamestown, RI | 63.6 °F | 52 °F | 66% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | -107507 ft | 4:20 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Quailridge / Bald Hill, Warwick, RI | 67.6 °F | 46 °F | 46% | SSW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | -107507 ft | 4:06 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Riverside, RI | 66.4 °F | 50 °F | 55% | South at 2.2 mph | - / hr | -107507 ft | 4:07 PM EDT | Normal | ||
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