Another Weekend, Another Storm

Our weather pattern has shifted to bring us rain and wind on Sunday nights into Monday. In anticipation of this Sunday into Monday’s stormy weather, a High Wind Watch has been issued for all coastal areas of Southern New England and a Storm Watch is in effect for the waters offshore. The seas will be first to experience storm conditions on Sunday evening. Seas will be dangerous for vessels through Monday night. Rain and wind will build overnight Sunday across Southern New England. Once again, winds will gust 40-50mph and higher along the Cape. Power outages are expected as weaker trees and tree limbs will be felled. Rain will once again be measured in inches and flooding is expected on the roadways along with minor to moderate river flooding. The rivers of greatest concern are the Pawtuxet River, The Pawcatuck River, The Wood River, and the Blackstone River. Since they are already running high from last week’s storm, moderate flooding is possible this time. Monday we will see high tide around noon, bringing the threat of minor to moderate coastal flooding along the south-facing coastal areas and all of Narragansett Bay. Rain and wind will continue through Monday before abating Tuesday. Temperatures during this event will be in the 50–60-degree range, making sure this is a rain event. Sunny and cooler weather follows for the remainder of the week.