Code Red Update from Newport Emergency Management
A Code Red Alert was issued at 1 p.m.
This is a Code Red informational update from Newport Emergency Management. Hurricane Sandy is expected to come ashore in mid-New Jersey this evening. Rhode Island will be experiencing strong, sustained winds with moderate rain accumulations through tonight into tomorrow morning. Possible winds after 5:00 p.m. could cause the bridges to close. High tides tonight and tomorrow morning will create flooding situations in low lying and coastal areas. The sustained winds make these areas hazardous. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) and the City of Newport continue to strongly encourage residents in waterfront and flood-prone areas to evacuate. Waves offshore are currently 25 to 35 feet—please stay out of the water and away …
Robert
10:41 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
I vacationed for the first time in Newport last year. Everyone was really nice (people seemed to be from Providence) so hope you guys take care and are safe. I'll try to be safe in NYC here too more ›