Skip to navigation Skip to content
WarwickPost.com
  • Home
  • About Us
  • WarwickPost.com Advertising
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ
  • Subscribe
  • Local
    • Local News
    • Coventry, RI news
    • Police & Fire
    • Business
    • Schools
    • Elections
      • Election 2024
      • Election 2023
      • Election 2022
      • Election 2020
        • 2020 Election Tips, Security
        • 2020 Mayoral Race
        • Ward 3 Race
        • Ward 1 Race
        • Ward 6 Race
        • Ward 9 race
      • Election 2018
      • Election 2016
    • Sports
  • State
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Events
    • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Dine Out
    • TAKE-OUT
      • Italian Takeout
      • Pizza Takeout
      • Mexican Takeout
      • Breakfast Takeout
  • A&E
    • Good Times
  • Health
    • COVID-19
  • Advertise
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Local
    • Local News
    • Coventry, RI news
    • Police & Fire
    • Business
    • Schools
    • Elections
      • Election 2024
      • Election 2023
      • Election 2022
      • Election 2020
        • 2020 Election Tips, Security
        • 2020 Mayoral Race
        • Ward 3 Race
        • Ward 1 Race
        • Ward 6 Race
        • Ward 9 race
      • Election 2018
      • Election 2016
    • Sports
  • State
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Events
    • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Dine Out
    • TAKE-OUT
      • Italian Takeout
      • Pizza Takeout
      • Mexican Takeout
      • Breakfast Takeout
  • A&E
    • Good Times
  • Health
    • COVID-19
  • Advertise
  • Login
Skip to navigation Skip to content
WarwickPost.com
  • Home
  • About Us
  • WarwickPost.com Advertising
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ
  • Subscribe
  • Local
    • Local News
    • Coventry, RI news
    • Police & Fire
    • Business
    • Schools
    • Elections
      • Election 2024
      • Election 2023
      • Election 2022
      • Election 2020
        • 2020 Election Tips, Security
        • 2020 Mayoral Race
        • Ward 3 Race
        • Ward 1 Race
        • Ward 6 Race
        • Ward 9 race
      • Election 2018
      • Election 2016
    • Sports
  • State
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Events
    • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Dine Out
    • TAKE-OUT
      • Italian Takeout
      • Pizza Takeout
      • Mexican Takeout
      • Breakfast Takeout
  • A&E
    • Good Times
  • Health
    • COVID-19
  • Advertise
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Local
    • Local News
    • Coventry, RI news
    • Police & Fire
    • Business
    • Schools
    • Elections
      • Election 2024
      • Election 2023
      • Election 2022
      • Election 2020
        • 2020 Election Tips, Security
        • 2020 Mayoral Race
        • Ward 3 Race
        • Ward 1 Race
        • Ward 6 Race
        • Ward 9 race
      • Election 2018
      • Election 2016
    • Sports
  • State
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Events
    • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Dine Out
    • TAKE-OUT
      • Italian Takeout
      • Pizza Takeout
      • Mexican Takeout
      • Breakfast Takeout
  • A&E
    • Good Times
  • Health
    • COVID-19
  • Advertise
  • Login

Chowdah? Cabinets? Find it here!

power outage

The National Weather Service warns of a high wind warning and flood warning for the region Tuesday through Wednesday.

NWS: High Wind Warning Thursday, Friday

The National Weather Service warns of a high wind warning and flood warning for the region Tuesday through Wednesday. By: Rob Borkowski on February 17, 2022 in News to You

NORTON, MA — The National Weather Service warns of high wind starting late tonight and lasting till 9 a.m. Friday, according to the agency’s high wind warning. The NWS warns […]

[CREDIT: National Grid] Wednesday's storm cut power to about 90,000 homes, with a wind advisory remaining in effect through the afternoon.

Storm Cuts RI Power, Spurs Cancellations

[CREDIT: National Grid] Wednesday's storm cut power to about 90,000 homes, with a wind advisory remaining in effect through the afternoon. By: Rob Borkowski on October 27, 2021 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — A blustery storm has knocked out power to about 90,000 homes in Rhode Island, including 12,645 in Warwick, with a wind advisory remaining in place until 2 […]

[CREDIT: National Grid] Tropical Storm-Isaias winds knocked out power for 87,000 Rhode Islanders Tuesday.

Isaias Cuts Power to 87K Rhode Islanders

[CREDIT: National Grid] Tropical Storm-Isaias winds knocked out power for 87,000 Rhode Islanders Tuesday. By: Rob Borkowski on August 5, 2020 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — Strong winds from Tropical Storm Isaias have knocked down power lines, cutting power to 87,000 Rhode Islanders, including 2,346 sporadic outages in Warwick, with Coventry, Cranston and […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A downed tree struck the roof above a New Britain Street home's bedroom Friday. On Saturday, Northeastern Tree Removal lived up to its name.

Warwick Clears Downed Trees, National Grid Continues Restoring Power

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A downed tree struck the roof above a New Britain Street home's bedroom Friday. On Saturday, Northeastern Tree Removal lived up to its name. By: Rob Borkowski on March 4, 2018 in News to You

Winds were still gusting strong Saturday as a forceful two-day storm began to wind down, while neighbors across Warwick began to clean up, which involved moving trees off homes and property.

Substation Equipment Failure Cuts Power to 1,700 in Warwick

By: Rob Borkowski on July 10, 2016 in Breaking News, Uncategorized

About 1,700 people in Warwick were without power following a reported transformer fire on Sandy Lane in Warwick Sunday night at about 8:30 p.m.

Hit & Run Crash into Pole Snarls Traffic, Cuts Power on Sandy Lane

By: Rob Borkowski on December 3, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

A driver crashed their car into a pole on Sandy Lane this morning at about 8:30 a.m., knocking out power before fleeing the scene, where traffic began snarling and remains a challenge for motorists.

City Seeks Damage Reports to Qualify for Disaster Relief

By: Rob Borkowski on August 8, 2015 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI

State Reps are exploring possible disaster relief for Warwick, Cranston and Coventry following Tuesday’s crippling storm of downed trees and three days without electricity for many residences and businesses, and the City of Warwick is asking for public reports to back up the appeal.

Scenes From After Tuesday’s ‘Macroburst’

By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI

As Warwick Post covered the aftermath of the storm, which surprised many people despite warnings of severe thunderstorms that morning, residents provided a series of quick photos that gave their neighbors a view of the damage.

Warwick Working Out From Press of Storm -Torn Trees

By: Rob Borkowski on August 5, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

National Grid executives have 85 of their 230 crews working in Warwick after Tuesday’s storm, but residents in Governor Francis neighborhood, one of the hardest hit areas in the city, are skeptical power will be restored soon.

RI Agencies Urge Preparation as New Severe Storms Threaten

By: Rob Borkowski on August 4, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Rhode Islanders not yet clear of the debris and damage caused by this morning’s powerful storm are being urged to make sure they’re prepared for severe weather forecast for later this afternoon.

Fierce Storm Knocks Out Power, Damages Trees, Homes in Warwick

By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

A powerful storm with heavy winds, torrential rain and lightning toppled trees, knocked out power and started house fires across Kent County this morning at 6:30 a.m., including Warwick.

Warwick Among Communities in National Grid Power Outage Affecting 27,000

By: Rob Borkowski on June 22, 2015 in News to You

Warwick was among five communities struck by a power outage at about 2 p.m. that cut power to 27,000 customers in the city, parts of Cranston, East Greenwich, West Warwick and Coventry for about an hour.

Truck Fire Briefly Shuts Down Section of Jefferson Boulevard

By: Rob Borkowski on April 16, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

A truck powered by natural gas struck a telephone pole on Jefferson Boulevard early this morning, dropping power lines onto the vehicle that set off its fuel in a minor explosion.

About the WarwickPost

Warwick Post is an online news and information source covering Warwick, Rhode Island. It also includes a Directory that allows local businesses to promote their products and services. We’re cool like that.

Contact Warwickpost.com

If you have a news tip, questions, concerns or want to advertise, you’ll need to Contact Warwickpost.com.

WarwickPost.com’s Privacy Policy

Warwickpost.com does not collect personally identifying data. Read our full privacy policy.

Comments Standards

Before you comment on this site, you need an account. Then you’ll have to abide by rules that everyone should probably follow everywhere. Read our rules of conduct for comments on WarwickPost.com articles.

Browse WarwickPost Archives
FAQs

Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Warwickpost.com? How do I share news tips? How do I advertise on the site? What is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow?   

 

© WarwickPost.com 2025
Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!
  • Subscribe
  • Local
    • Local News
    • Coventry, RI news
    • Police & Fire
    • Business
    • Schools
    • Elections
      • Election 2024
      • Election 2023
      • Election 2022
      • Election 2020
        • 2020 Election Tips, Security
        • 2020 Mayoral Race
        • Ward 3 Race
        • Ward 1 Race
        • Ward 6 Race
        • Ward 9 race
      • Election 2018
      • Election 2016
    • Sports
  • State
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Events
    • Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Dine Out
    • TAKE-OUT
      • Italian Takeout
      • Pizza Takeout
      • Mexican Takeout
      • Breakfast Takeout
  • A&E
    • Good Times
  • Health
    • COVID-19
  • Advertise
  • Login