Year In Review: Rhode Island's Wildest Weather Of 2019

Between now and New Years, Patch will be taking a look back at 2019 and recalling some of the biggest and best news stories from the year. Rhode Island is known for its strange customs and culture, completely unique to the Ocean State. Here's a look at some of the "Rhode Island-est" stories covered by Patch in 2019.

National Weather Service Confirms Portsmouth Tornado

The EF-0 tornado was the first recorded in Newport County since record-keeping started in 1950, the NWS said.

2.0 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Newport

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the mild earthquake that happened late Sunday night.

Only One Day Without Any Rain In Rhode Island This May

The National Weather Service reported that there was only one day without any rain on record from May 1 through 17.

Rhode Island Could Be In For A Warmer-Than-Average Winter: NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a warmer-than-usual winter in New England.