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Emergency Warming Centers open in Newport ahead of frigid temperatures

The National Weather Service is forecasting a sudden drop in temperatures today and into the overnight hours.

As a reminder, the City’s warming centers will be open for all those who need to warm up, including the Overnight Shelter at the Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport which will be open beginning tonight, Thursday, Jan. 16th from 4 p.m. until 7 a.m. and Friday, Jan. 17th from 4 p.m. until 7 a.m.

Other daytime shelters include the Newport Public Library (Rhode Island)The Edward King House Senior Center, the Florence Grey Community Center, and Donnovan Manor.

For more information about the warming centers located throughout the City, be sure to visit www.CityofNewport.com/WarmingCenters