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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:42 AM Jan. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...PATCHY BLACK ICE POSSIBLE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING...

Temperatures are falling below freezing, allowing wet surfaces
from earlier precipitation to refreeze. This may result in patchy
areas of black ice, especially on untreated roads, as well as
bridges, overpasses, sidewalks, and parking lots.

Motorist and pedestrians should use caution heading out tonight
and during the Thursday morning commute, as some surfaces may
appear wet but could be slick.

Conditions improve midmorning as temperatures rise above
freezing.

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:51 PM Jan. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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