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Rhode Island braces for early season nor’easter

Published Sep 25, 2026, 2:57 PM

Charge your phones and tablets, stay away from the water, and use extra caution if you must be on the roads. That’s Gov. Dan McKee’s advice as the state prepares for an early season nor’easter expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, potential power outages and flooding to Rhode Island between Friday night and Sunday. […]

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