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Tony Petrarca

Verified
Providence
As seen in: WPRI-TV (Providence, RI), Yahoo, WWLP-TV (Chicopee, MA), NewsBreak
Chief Meteorologist, 38+ years at WPRI TV and FOX Providence R.I. On Air Weeknights At 4:00, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00pm 6:30, 10:00 and 11:00pm. Comments Are My Own .
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Beyond the Forecast: A look back at Hurricane Bob, 35 years later

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By Tony Petrarca Verified, Catie McNeil Verified, Shaun Towne Verified
| WPRI-TV (Providence, RI) Verified
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — On Aug. 19, 1991, Hurricane Bob made landfall in Rhode Island. It was the last time we had a direct hit from a hurricane, and a young meteorologist named Tony Petrarca was here covering it for 12 News. Now, 35 years later, Tony takes you on a trip down memory lane along with Meteorologist Catie McNeil.
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Weather Now: Heat Advisory Thursday-Friday; Very Humid Original

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By Tony Petrarca Verified
| WPRI-TV (Providence, RI) Verified
Good Thursday Morning: A stretch of heat and humidity Thursday and through the weekend. While the heat is not expected to be extreme or record breaking, it will be noticeably hot and very humid. Be cautious if working outdoors for long periods of times. Check on elderly and young children who are more prone to heat related illness.
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Weather Alert: Wind Advisory Saturday; Chilly with Showers

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By Tony Petrarca Verified, T.J. Del Santo Verified, Steven Matregrano Verified
| WPRI-TV (Providence, RI) Verified
Hey everyone! We have a very unusual weather set up on Saturday with a chilly rain and strong winds. Sunday looks better with drier weather and milder temperatures. We’re tracking strong wind gusts throughout the day Saturday for all of Rhode Island and Bristol County, MA of up to 50 mph at times.
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