Michael Bilow

Snow Tue, likely 1 – 3 inches before rain mix: Will cause bad road conditions for commuters

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from January 15, 07:00 PM EST until January 16, 07:00 PM EST At Providence, snow is likely Tue starting 1am and ending 5pm, possibly mixing with rain and freezing rain 11am – 6pm as the temperature rises above freezing 1pm– 5pm. Because of the timing of the precipitation, commuters may […]

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More Wind, Rain, Flooding Overnight to Sat Morning: Another 1 – 2 inches rain will add to swollen rivers, streams

At Providence, another significant storm will bring an expected 1 – 2 inches additional rain to already swollen rivers and streams, up to 3 feet of coastal flood inundation, and wind gusts peaking to 40MPH. Rain is expected to start Sat 12am (midnight) and end 9am, heavy at times overnight. Wind gusts exceeding 30MPH are […]

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COVID-19 Update: Still here, still deadly, vaccines available

Current recommendations from the CDC for the updated 2023 – 2024 COVID-19 vaccines are that everyone age five and older needs at least one dose and adults who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may need multiple doses; children age six months through four years need at least one dose and may need multiple doses, depending […]

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Washington Bridge Westbound Bypass Lanes Open Early: In time for Friday morning commute

Two eastbound lanes have been repurposed to carry westbound traffic across the Providence River over the Washington Bridge on I-195 in time for the Friday morning commute, the RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced in a statement at 2:45am. The westbound side of the bridge had to be closed on an emergency basis due to […]

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Heavy Rain, High Winds, Minor Flooding Sun – Mon: 60°F precludes any chance of snow

At Providence, rain beginning Sun afternoon and continuing until Mon mid-day, possibly heavy at times and accompanied by winds gusting to 45MPH, could cause minor street and coastal flooding, especially during high tide Mon morning a few hours before and after sunrise. Wind gusts may cause downed tree limbs and electrical power outages. Thunderstorm activity […]

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Obituary — Megan Marie “Megz” Serafine: “tireless advocate for the creative arts”

Megan Marie “Megz” Serafine, a member of the Motif staff a few years ago, unexpectedly passed away due to a medical event in her sleep on Nov 7, a few weeks before her 37th birthday. In Providence after relocating from her native St. Petersburg, Florida, she was a tireless advocate for the creative arts ranging […]

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