Winds finally calm down across Southern New England
We're waking up chilly, but not windy, and that's a nice win after the last few days! That said, we're also watching a storm system sliding south of us. While the…
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Another chilly day for Southern New England
Surprise, surprise, we're looking at another below-average day here in Southern New England. Highs will be in the mid 40s, and with the breeze it'll feel like we're right around 40…
2 gray seals released on Blue Shutters Beach after weeks of rehabilitation
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mystic Aquarium said two gray seals were released on Blue Shutters Beach on Tuesday after weeks of rehabilitation. According…
Gusty winds, high surf today as Erin passes offshore
Hurricane Erin makes its closest pass to Southern New England a few hundred miles offshore tonight into early tomorrow morning. This will lead to some wind and high surf for…
Rain tapers off this afternoon
Good morning! The morning commute will be a wet one this morning as we have a round of some heavy rain moving through. This could bring an additional 2-4" of…
Temporary dock allows cruise tourism to return to Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cruise tourism is back in Providence thanks to a new temporary dock. The dock, installed on India Street next to the Seastreak Ferry Terminal, will allow American Cruise Lines to stop in Providence on its routes.…
Mystic Aquarium returns 6 grey seals to Westerly waters
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mystic Aquarium released six grey seals into the waters of Westerly Wednesday morning. The seals were rescued on Block Island after being found entangled in fishing gear and marine debris in March and April. Mystic Aquarium said…
6 grey seals to be released in Westerly after weeks of rehabilitation
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mystic Aquarium announced that six grey seals will be released on Wuskenau Town Beach on Wednesday after weeks of rehabilitation. According to Mystic Aquarium, the seals were rescued on Block Island after being found entangled in…
Cruise line to call Providence home port
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley and American Cruise Lines announced Thursday that Providence would host cruise ships for the first time in four years. The cruise line said it will begin to run ships through the Seastreak Ferry…
Messy mix on the way for Wednesday night
A storm currently bringing heavy snow to the Mid-Atlantic will pass south of our area tonight, bringing a dusting for coastal communities. Block Island could wake up to around an inch…
UPDATED: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's the Fourth of July! Today, 248 years ago, America officially adopted the Declaration of Independence and officially broke ties with Britain. Many towns and cities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts are celebrating the holiday in…
Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With just one day away, celebrations for Fourth of July are already underway in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. From music, fireworks, parades, and more - there's festivities happening all across Southern New England. Here are…
Washington Bridge reporting to be voted on at the State House today
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several bills will be voted on at the Rhode Island State House today, including a bill that would require reporting on the Washington Bridge.…
Another cold night, but warmer weather is in sight
A cool end to the week for sure, but our weather will turn mild in the coming days. First, another FREEZE WARNING for the entire area (except Block Island) will go…
Snow showers Saturday before a nice stretch of weather into next week
A weather system passing south of the area will bring parts of Southern New England a little snow on Saturday. Chances for snow are higher for Block Island, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket…
Free ferry service from Bristol to Providence to end Friday due to low ridership
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Friday marks the final day of ferry service between Bristol and Providence, and a lack of interest…
RIDOT launches new website for Bristol-Providence ferry service
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has officially launched a website dedicated to the new transportation service that connects the East Bay and Providence. Following the Washington Bridge closure last week, RIDOT has collaborated with Seastreak…
Bristol-Providence ferry service to kick off Wednesday, what you should know
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced Monday that the proposed ferry service to take commuters from Bristol to Providence will kick off on Wednesday. According to RIDOT, the ferry service, provided by Seastreak and the…
Storm brings strong winds, widespread power outages to Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A storm settled over Southern New England on Monday. Damaging winds, downed trees, and coastal flooding are all possible, similar to last week's storm, but slightly stronger. Heavy wind and rain will once again align with…
Locals hit Narragansett Town Beach after storm clears Monday
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Narragansett saw coastal impacts from Monday's storm, with strong waves crashing into the sea wall and heavy rain and wind added to the mix.…
Heavy rain and winds cause downed branches, flooding early Monday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A storm brought heavy wind and rain to Southern New England, knocking down trees and branches, and causing some flooding. The…
High concern for coastal flooding amid Monday's heavy wind and rain
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Coastal flooding was a high concern amid heavy wind and rain across Southern New England on Monday. A coastal flood…
Rescued seal named 'Cranberry' returns to the ocean after months of rehabilitation
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A seal rescued on Block Island this summer returned to the ocean Wednesday morning. Mystic Aquarium received a report of a sick and injured seal on June 30. First responders of the program and the local…
