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Providence, Rhode Island – A late-winter arctic outbreak is expected to bring dangerous cold and subzero wind chills to Rhode Island from Friday through Monday, increasing the risk of frozen pipes, heating system strain, and cold-related emergencies statewide.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a surge of arctic air will spread across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Midwest beginning Friday, Feb. 6. The coldest conditions are forecast through Sunday night into Monday, with wind chills across Rhode Island falling well below zero at times, particularly overnight and during early morning hours…