Bundle up, Rhode Island. Record cold weather with wind chill – but short-lived
State officials have been working hard to prepare the state for the weather to come. While the cold will be a record, not seen for about 6 years, it also may hold a record for the shortest cold spell. Providence schools are closed, and other communities may follow along – check with your local school website. There is not a statewide school closure. Boston schools are closed and other Massachusetts communities may follow along. Rhode Islanders in need of assistance or additional support are encouraged to call 2-1-1 to find available options. From the National Weather Service: …WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY… WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. WHERE…Northern Connecticut, all of Rhode Island except Block Island, the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts, as well as southeast Massachusetts and Cape Cod. WHEN…From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS…The...