Beyond the Forecast: Our Coastal Weather
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — WATCH IN FULL: In this August edition of Beyond the Forecast, meteorologists Tony Petrarca and T.J. Del Santo discuss how our proximity to the ocean and bays impacts our weather, with vast differences from town to town.
They also talk about how to plan your activities around the weather depending on your location, discuss bay, beach and boating safety, and of course tackle some interesting and unique viewer submitted questions on this topic.
WATCH ALSO FROM THIS EDITION: What are sea breeze fronts? | What is storm surge? | Why do coastal areas get less snow? | How to know the distance of a storm | Where is the water temperature taken? | What areas are most likely to get hit by lightning? | Why are waves smaller in bay towns?
Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions at the coast »
Additionally, they walk through a visual demonstration of all the helpful weather tools, conditions, and forecasts available on WPRI.com's Ocean, Bay & Beach section. This in-depth area of our website, and our 12 News and Pinpoint Weather mobile apps offer more info and live data than any other local outlet with:
💨 winds
🌊 waves
🌕 tides
🏊♀️ sea surface temperatures
🏖 live beach & coastal cameras
⛵️ marine news
🦈 beach closures
⚓️ full daily forecasts
If you are a beachgoer, boater or coastal enthusiast of any kind, be sure to familiarize yourself with the Ocean, Bay & Beach section and book mark it on all your devices.
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