'Bomb Cyclone' Hits RI: Blizzard Warning Extended For Coast

NEWPORT, RI — The 'bomb cyclone' has blown into Rhode Island. Forecasters are increasing snow total estimates, which now top out around 14 inches for the coast and 16 near Woonsocket. The worst wind gusts were supposed to come today and tonight. But the wind howled much of the overnight.

The blizzard warning has been extended to include Narragansett and Westerly, as well as Newport.

Forecasters are increasing snow total estimates, which now top out around 14 inches for the coast and 16 near Woonsocket. Here is the forecast for Newport from National Weather Service.

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Windy, with a north wind 24 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a west wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -14. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

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