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Flood warnings for area rivers
After inches of rainfall Wednesday night, three area rivers are now in a minor flood. The Pawtuxet River in Cranston is expected to be in minor flood through Sunday morning. This river will crest nearly 2 feet above flood stage Friday morning and fall back below flood stage Saturday evening. Areas affected in Warwick include Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street, Venturi... → Read More
'Green Comet' visible in Southern New England
Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Bartlett PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A rare green-tinged comet will be visible in Southern New England through the remainder for the month. Known as a long-period comet, the last humans to see it were prehistoric! The comet is called “Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)” and was recently discovered just last march by astronomers at the Zwicky... → Read More
Santa Tracker Active!
Today’s the day! ABC6 is tracking Santa as he travels around the world! We will have updates hourly right here on ABC6.com. To see where he is between updates you can track him through NORAD’s website . According to his itinerary, Santa is estimated to be in Southern New England in the 11 pm hour! Categories: News → Read More
Significant Storm Tonight through Friday
The rain has begun in Southern New England this evening. From this point, the rain will become very heavy at times, winds will increase overnight and temperatures will rise. Spotty power outages will begin overnight with wind gusts up to 45 mph. Friday morning will be the peak of the storm with winds gusting 50-65 mph, torrential rainfall and coastal... → Read More
Astronomical High Tide Friday
Friday will see a strong wind from the south with gusts possible up to 65 mph. These winds will also coincide with what is known as an astronomical high tide in the morning. The result is a high likelihood of widespread minor coastal flooding with pockets of moderate coastal flooding. A Coastal Flood Watch has been issued as a result... → Read More
Accidental THC consumption could be deadly for pets
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The legalization of recreational marijuana is for people aged 21 and older and is relatively safe for careful adult use. With THC added to common treats, the dangers of improper storage of THC products, specifically edibles, could be toxic to your kids and deadly for your pets. Edibles infused with THC that often look like brownies,... → Read More
Cannabis claims, studies, and concerns
This is a photo of cannabis. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — When it comes to cannabis, there are endless claims of physical and mental health benefits from using cannabinoid products. The truth, however, is hard to discern. Since cannabis is so heavily regulated, scientists are often met with federal red tape and roadblocks to access the plants to study. As... → Read More
Leave your leaves this fall
This is an image of a tree with orange-yellow leaves. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Another autumn is in progress and with the falling of the leaves, comes the cleaning up of the leaf litter. What may be an unsightly nuisance to us is actually a source of survival for many local critters. Dr. Rachael Banoan, assistant professor and pollinator expert... → Read More
Fast facts: The Fox Point Hurricane Protection Barrier
The Fox Point Hurricane Protection Barrier in Providence. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Fox Point Hurricane Protection Barrier in Providence was built after the utter destruction caused by the hurricane of 1938 and Hurricane Carol in 1954. Both storms caused $620 million in damage in today’s worth and left 8 feet of standing water downtown. Built from 1961 to... → Read More
How does it Work? The New Bedford Hurricane Protection Barrier
NEW BEDFORD, M.A. (WLNE) – There isn’t one person who decides to close the hurricane barrier. The decision to close the gates of the New Bedford Hurricane Protection Barrier, is made by agreement of town, city, municipal and federal agencies. Needless to say, it is not one made in a few moments time. Operators arrive more than 2 hours before... → Read More
The Hurricanes that Made the Barriers in Sothern New England
NEW BEDFORD, M.A. (WLNE) – Before satellites could see storms from space, we had few clues a monster storm could be heading our way. In 1938, a sun-filled September morning became dark with clouds by afternoon and then the sky opened up with rain and wind. Along the coast, there was utter devastation. Drew Cattano, a Barrier Engineer with the... → Read More
'Do sharks actively hunt humans?': Some big shark questions answered!
This is an image from NOAA of a shark. JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — It’s not everyday one has access to a shark expert, so time to get some big questions answered! Dr. Jason Ramsay, shark expert and associate professor of biology from Westfield State University, has the answers. Q: Can sharks smell a drop of blood in the water from... → Read More
Sharks in New England
This is an image of two sharks swimming. (NOAA)JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — Sharks in New England waters are not new. You will find them all over the world, including in Narragansett Bay. Our local sharks are generally not threatening with behavior closer to that of housecats than the notorious great whites. Dr. Jason Ramsay, shark expert and associate professor of... → Read More
Anatomy of a predator
This is an image of two sharks. (WLNE) JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — Sharks are simply fascinating fish. They’re relatives of stingrays, sawfish and skates. Their common thread is they’re a class of fish with a skeleton made of cartilage instead of bone. Dr. Jason Ramsay, shark expert and associate professor at Westfield State University, explained it makes them a lot... → Read More
Traveling in time with the James Webb Space Telescope
Courtesy of WMAP. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The images from the James Webb Space Telescope are of some of the earliest stars and galaxies. What’s truly fascinating is it’s actually looking back in time. It’s true! Want to travel back in time? Take a look through a telescope. That light you see from distant stars has traveled to you over... → Read More
New tick just found in Rhode Island multiplying fast
This is an image of an Asian longhorned tick. (URI TickEncounter)JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — Your backyard is home to so many insects. When it comes to ticks, there’s a new one that’s spreading incredibly fast. First recognized in American in New Jersey in 2017, the Asian longhorned tick is a relative newcomer to Rhode Island backyards. It prefers deer and... → Read More
Beach science
This is a file image of dunes on the beach. (WLNE)The beach is much more than a place to go in the summer time, it’s a delicate system of sciences. When you think of the beach, there’s sun, sand and the water. There are dunes, tides and all forms of life. From the plants to the animals, the biggest whale... → Read More
Exploring and experiments at the beach
This is an image of Camp Cronin in Narragansett. (WLNE) NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) — Few things match that feeling of a beach day! The sun, the surf, the sand and the SCIENCE! When you arrive, identify if you have a sandy beach or a rocky beach. They each have different things you can look for. Rocky beaches have specialized seaweed.... → Read More
Red wolf
This is an image of a Red Wolf at Roger Williams Park Zoo. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Scientifically Speaking takes us to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence. With the recent success of the birth of a red wolf pup, the focus on conservation efforts of Rhode Islands native species is front and center. It’s a girl! The conservationists at... → Read More
Scientifically Speaking: New England cottontail rabbits
This is an image of a New England cottontail rabbit at Roger Williams Park Zoo. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — In recent years, we seem to have an explosion of rabbits locally. While the eastern cottontail rabbit is invasive, obviously prolific and adaptable, its cousin the New England cottontail rabbit is in real trouble. It is estimated there are only 13,000... → Read More