Official Twitter feed for Smithfield's Emergency Management Agency. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
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18 Mar 2024
Dry air and gusty west winds increase the threat of quick brush fire spread this afternoon and evening. Be careful with any spark or heat producing tools. If a brush fire is detected, dial 9-1-1 without delay.
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6 Mar 2024
***FLOOD WATCH*** is in effect tonight into Thursday. Another round of heavy rain is expected for our area. Expect 2-3" with higher amounts possible. Check to make sure drains are clear and test sump pumps if you have one.
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9 Jan 2024
Very useful graphic from @NWSBoston
9 Jan 2024
Storm Impacts:
- Burst of accumulating snow in higher elevations.
- Flooding rain & damaging wind overnight.
- Coastal flooding early Wed AM
Conditions improve quickly for 2nd half of Wed AM commute but plan on extra travel time! weather.gov/boston
#ctwx #mawx #riwx
ALT Graphic showing storm timeline. Worst of storm will be overnight.
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Smithfield EMA retweeted
5 Jan 2024
Winter Storm Warning
* High Confidence in 6-12 inches of snow
* Hazardous travel expected
Winter Storm Watch
* Medium Confidence in 6-12 inches of snow
* Rain snow line uncertain east of I-95
* Flash freeze possible late Sunday afternoon
* Hazardous travel likely
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18 Dec 2023
Good morning. As you begin your AM commute, use extra caution as trash carts and branches are in roadways in some locations. At this time, 69 RIE customers are without power and 1.49" of rain has fallen at the EOC weather station. Highest gusts are 42MPH so far.
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17 Dec 2023
***HIGH WIND WARNING*** in effect for Monday from 5AM til 7PM. Sustained winds of 20 - 30MPH will gust to 50 MPH at times. In addition, heavy rains accompanying the wind may result in poor drainage flooding and river rise. Use extreme caution throughout the day.
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16 Dec 2023
***FLOOD WATCH & HIGH WIND WATCH*** for tommorow night into Monday night. A repeat performance of last Sunday's storm plays out again this week. Prepare your family and homes for poor drainage flooding and wind damage. Take down seasonal decorations that can catch the wind.
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11 Dec 2023
Good morning. Please use caution on roadways this AM. There is some ponding on roadways due to rain and some debris from trees and overturned trash carts due to the wind. A Flood Watch continues until 7pm this evening.
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Smithfield EMA retweeted
9 Dec 2023
🌬️ Not to be a Grinch, but with tomorrow's High Wind Watch in NYC, now is the perfect time to secure any outdoor furnishings and holiday decor that could become dislodged.
Let’s make sure to keep any Santas on the loose to today only. 🤞
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10 Dec 2023
***WIND ADVISORY*** in effect 7pm tonight until 1pm Monday. South winds 20 to 30MPH will gust to 50MPH. A multi-hazard storm system will bring high wind and heavy rain later today. Prepare your homes and be ready should a power outage occur.
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10 Dec 2023
Today we remember @Smithfield_PD Sgt. Norman Vezina, who drowned 55 years ago today. After a young boy fell through the ice at a local pond, Sgt. Vezina entered the water to rescue him, because helping people is what police officers do. Sgt. Vezina is a true Smithfield hero.
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10 Dec 2023
***FLOOD WATCH*** in effect from Sunday afternoon til Monday evening for our area. Multi-hazard storm is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to our area starting later tommorow. Remain alert for changes in the forecast.
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IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs.
This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed.
Info & FAQs: fema.gov/emergency-managers/…
ALT A person holds a mobile device showing a test emergency alert reading, "National Alert. This is a test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."
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13 Sep 2023
***TORNADO WARNING*** in effect until 4:45PM. TAKE SAFE SHELTER.
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13 Sep 2023
***FLASH FLOOD WARNING*** in effect. Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don't drown.
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13 Sep 2023
***FLOOD WATCH*** in effect from 11AM today and continuing until Thursday morning. More periods of heavy rain expected today and into the evening hours which may cause a repeat of Monday's flooding event. Remain vigilant for dangerous conditions throughout today.
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11 Sep 2023
Use caution in the area of Waterman at Arnold Ave and Bruno Ave for flooding.
Turn Around Don’t Drown!
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Smithfield EMA retweeted
11 Sep 2023
Flash Flood Warning including Providence RI, Cranston RI and Pawtucket RI until 8:15 PM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 8:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Providence RI, Cranston RI and Pawtucket RI. This warning is for Southeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts, Southwestern Norfolk County in eastern Massachusetts, Northwestern Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts, Northern Bristol County in Rhode Island and Providence County in Rhode Island. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 786,422 people in the warning along with 235 schools and 17 hospitals.
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11 Sep 2023
***FLASH FLOOD WARNING*** in effect until 7:15PM. Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn around - don't drown!
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