Flooded Roads, Cancelations Follow Tuesday Storm
By: Rob Borkowski on January 10, 2024 in News to You
WARWICK, RI— Tuesday’s wind and rain has caused flooded roads and cancellations, including Warwick Schools for the day, with ongoing flooding expected into Thursday. Many cities and towns called hours-long delays […]
Storm Cuts RI Power, Spurs Cancellations
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 […]
Winter Storm Watch Begins Monday Night, Tuesday Morning Commute ‘Difficult to Impossible’
By: Rob Borkowski on March 11, 2018 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
The National Weather Service has winter storm watch starting at 8 p.m. Monday night and remaining in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday, warning heavy snow accumulations of 6-12 inches and conditions making travel “difficult to impossible” during the morning commute Tuesday, and a possibility of a foot to 19 inches of snow with wind gusts up to 45 mph.
Warwick Parking Ban, Cancellations Issued in Advance of Friday Storm
By: Rob Borkowski on February 5, 2016 in News to You
The Department of Public Works has issued a parking ban effective the first hour of Friday, Feb. 5 as a winter storm warning remained in effect for the day, with an anticipated four-to-eight inches of snow forecast.
‘Joaquin’ This Way: Heavy Rain Definite Regardless of Storm Track
By: Rob Borkowski on October 1, 2015 in News to You
Rhode Island’s in for some more serious rain in the next few days, even if Hurricane Joaqin skirts a direct path to the Ocean State.
Serpa Bill Grants Storm Tax Credits, Loans; Damage Assessment Continues
By: Rob Borkowski on August 13, 2015 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
The Warwick Fire Department received 149 service calls from 5:30 a.m. till noon the day of the Aug. 4 “macro-burst” storm – more than quadruple the usual volume, representing an as-yet unknown amount of damage Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist 27, West Warwick, Coventry, Warwick) hopes to help residents manage.
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.
Fierce Storm Knocks Out Power, Damages Trees, Homes in Warwick
By: Rob Borkowski on August 4, 2015 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.
Snow-Filled Yards Greet Warwick Residents
By: Rob Borkowski on January 28, 2015 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick, RI – At least of foot of snow greeted Warwick residents Tuesday morning, with more snow forecast to follow before Gov. Gina Raimondo’s travel ban lifted at 8 p.m. […]
Warwick Prepares for ‘Potentially Historic’ Storm
By: Rob Borkowski on January 26, 2015 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI — Grocery, hardware, and supply stores reported brisk business ahead of this week’s storm — and the city’s crews were gearing up for a potentially long couple of days.
Warwick Post Storm Center: Storm Prep, Info, Contacts
By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick Post will be keeping an eye on developments, announcements and warnings throughout the storm. You can follow Warwick Post for quick updates on Facebook and Twitter.
NWS: Snow, Ice Saturday; Highway Chief Says Warwick’s Ready
By: Rob Borkowski on January 23, 2015 in News to You
The National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Advisory warns of 1-4 inches of snow with a layer of ice on Saturday, and Warwick’s Highway Chief says the city’s plow fleet is ready for it.
Light Snow for Thursday Morning Commute; Saturday Snow Possible
By: Rob Borkowski on January 21, 2015 in News to You
Leave yourself extra time and extra distance from the car in front of you — the National Weather Service warns there’s probably 1-2 inches of snow coming for the Thursday morning commute.