With Hurricane Sandy posing a threat to Rhode Island early next week, amateur weather-watchers will be looking for sources of the latest information.

Here are a few ways to keep track of the storm's progress.

NewportPatch: Check out the latest conditions in Smithfield with our local weather forecast page. Includes links to Doppler radar and National Weather Service advisories.

National Weather Service: The division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has set up a specific Hurricane Sandy page, including maps and links to advisories and warnings.

The Weather Channel: If you don't want to wait for updates on TV, check out TWC's Hurricane Sandy update page. The station also offers smartphone and tablet apps to track the storm on handheld devices.