Weather sensors on top of the Barrington library provide current conditions and data for the past day, week and month -- and it's at your fingertips, too.
You’ve probably noticed Barrington’s weather station on the roof of the library – the highest point in town. It’s actually your own personal weather station, too – really, it can be. For about two years now, the sensors on the roof have been keeping track of Barrington’s average daily wind speed and direction, the barometric pressure, the temperature, the solar intensity, and four other weather conditions. The date is being compiled to answer questions that will help Barrington determine if it can come up with a viable source of renewable energy, such as a wind turbine or solar panels. "We need to walk before we run," said Peter Clifford, a member of the Committee for Renewable Energy of Barrington (CREB) that placed the sensors on the …
Splash over or minor coastal flooding may be possible this evening.
This week's peak astronomical high tides have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a special weather advisory for coastal Rhode Island. According to officials, splash over and even very minor coast flooding is possible with tonight's high tide in Narragansett Bay. The extreme astronomical high tides and strong winds and waves from a storm brewing offshore are combining to create these weather conditions. Narragansett and Point Judith will be the most susceptible to the flooding and splash over, officials add. Tonight's peak tide is anticipated to start around 8 p.m. Anyone living or traveling along the coast are urged to take precaution this evening.
The National Weather Service says conditions today make fires more likely.
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for all of Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts, noting that weather conditions today could make fires more likely to occur and to spread quickly. The warning went into effect at 10 am this morning and expires at 8 pm. It comes on the heels of at least two reported fires: a late-night blaze in Newport and an early-morning home fire in Tiverton. The National Weather Service says to expect winds at 15 to 25 mph today, with gusts up to 40 mph. The strongest winds may occur in the late afternoon. Our area will also experience relative humidity ranging from 20 to 28 percent. Temperatures will be near average, with highs in the mid-50s to lower 60s. The NWS is advising residents to …
