Severe drought leaves lawns across RI brittle and dry

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island’s statewide drought continues to worsen. The U.S. Drought Monitor has placed most ...

Flash flooding impacts roads across RI, Mass.

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — Heavy downpours along with thunder and lightning moved across Southern New England early Tuesday ...

Are the tropics as quiet as they seem? | Tracking the Tropics

With the first named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Arthur, in the rearview mirror, the tropics are quiet for the time ...

Providence FanZone closed Thursday due to risk of severe storms

The latest forecast from the 12 News Weather Team shows a slight risk for severe weather for much of the Northeast region, ...
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Know before you go: What local beaches are closed?

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Throughout the summer, beaches in Rhode Island and Massachusetts will occasionally be closed to swimming due to issues with the water quality. Public health officials ...
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Protecting your home from a potential storm | Tracking the Tropics

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With the tropics quiet in the early weeks of hurricane season, now is the perfect time to prepare for a potential storm. Experts recommend stocking up on supplies and making a ...