Tropical Storm Jose is just grazing New England, but it’s creating unsafe conditions for fishermen out at sea. Even as the storm moves north, many…
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Coastal Residents Take Precautions But Jose Weakens
Cape Cod and the surrounding islands are forecast to get some of the worst wind and rain from Jose, although the storm is tracking further east than…
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Area Fishermen Hope Jose Pushes Deepwater Fish Closer To Shore
Hurricane Jose is predicted to have the greatest impact on the Cape and islands but some Block Island anglers see it as an opportunity for surfcasting,…
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In Newport, Sailors Prepare For Stormy Weather As Jose Approaches
Hurricane Jose was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved towards Southern New England. But sailors are still preparing.
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Jose Not As Powerful As Originally Forecast, Wind and Flooding Still A Concern
Forecasters predict Hurricane Jose will slowly weaken to a tropical storm as it moves up the coast, although Southeastern New England is still not in…
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Surfers, Undeterred By Warnings, Head To Beaches For Hurricane Jose
With a tropical storm warning in effect for Rhode Island and the South Coast of Massachusetts, stormy waters have already swept several people off rocks…
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Jose Expected To Bring Rain, Rip Currents And More Rough Surf
Large swells are expected to continue in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts this week as Hurricane Jose makes its way to the East Coast.
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As Floods Get More Intense, Insurance Is Needed More Than Ever. Will There Be Anyone Selling It?
Even before Tropical Storm Harvey and Hurricane Irma hit, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was in trouble — to the tune of $25 billion. And…
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RI Gov. Raimondo Appoints First-Ever Chief Resiliency Officer
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has created a new position called “chief resiliency officer” to help the Ocean State better prepare for climate change.
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New England Volunteers Contribute To Hurricane Irma Relief
National Grid is helping utility companies in the Southeast restore power after Hurricane Irma left millions without electricity.
