Warming centers are once again opening around Southern New England after a bitter cold set in. Fortunately, the frigid ...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — With frigid weather making its way through the region, a number of cities and towns are opening up their warming shelters so those experiencing homelessness have somewhere ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A cold front is expected to make its way through Southern New England. As wind gusts ease Thursday evening, temperatures will drop to the teens and possibly single ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A storm has brought steady rain to Southern New England on and it could affect travel, especially as temperatures drop later on. Areas north and west of Providence ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Last week, 12 News Chief Meteorologist Tony Petrarca presented his forecast for the upcoming winter season. In the video above, he takes you Beyond the Forecast, giving ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. 11/20/2025 (WPRI Chief Meteorologist Tony Petrarca) — Over the last several winters in Southern New England, we’ve seen below-average amounts of snow. But will that trend change ...

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Yet another angler from New Jersey has reeled in a record-breaking fish in the Ocean State. (Courtesy: RI DEM) The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) ...

BARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Between 9 and 10:30 p.m. Monday, a line of strong thunderstorms moved through the area. It was determined that a “gustnado” hit parts of Southeastern New England. 12 News ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — After a warm and rainy September, things settled down a bit in October, but the temperature and precipitation were still slightly above average. In this edition of ...

OCHO RIOS, Jamaica (WPRI) — A Rhode Island couple honeymooning in northeastern Jamaica is now stranded at their resort, preparing to ride out Hurricane Melissa as it approaches the island. After tying ...