Morning
Warwick
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Blizzard of 2026 broke records by dropping 37.9 inches of snow at T.F. Green International Airport by 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23 (exceeding the 28.6-inch record from 1978) while 35.5 inches fell in one day. The Providence Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USPS warns mail and package deliveries may be delayed today in Rhode Island due to a blizzard that brings 18 to 24 inches of snow and winds up to 70 mph. Some post offices have closed under travel bans and hazardous road conditions. The Providence Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Heart Association warns that shoveling heavy, wet snow in Rhode Island's first blizzard in four years can strain the heart (especially for those over 45) and urges residents to use ergonomic tools, take breaks, and lift with care. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Essential Care New England staff braved a blizzard on Monday by strapping on skis and boots to reach Kent County Hospital & Women & Infant's Hospital as roads became impassable. WJAR
- ➤ Twins Liliana and Amelia DiPrete, nicknamed blizzard babies, were born Monday, Feb. 23 at Women & Infants Hospital amid a storm; Liliana arrived at 8:44 a.m. and Amelia at 9:06 a.m., marking a memorable start for their Warwick family during challenging weather. The Providence Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Assistant coaches John Hynes (Warwick) and David Quinn (Cranston) brought Rhode Island pride to Team USA, which won its first men's hockey Olympic gold since 1980 with a key overtime goal and stellar goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck, while Jack Hughes’ father added local legacy. The Providence Journal
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25th Extraordinary Woman Award Dinner
5-9 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick — Ticketed event — Celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in the community with a prestigious award dinner.
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6th Annual RI Wind Turbine Competition
8 AM – 5 PM — Knight Campus - Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) — Free entry — Watch local students showcase their engineering skills in a thrilling wind turbine challenge.
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Spring Flower Arranging Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Cask Restaurant & Bar — Ticket includes two arrangements and one drink — Unleash your creativity in a hands-on flower arranging workshop.
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