Thousands without power due to the strong storm impacting Southern New England

Numerous impacts already being felt as the strong storm system moves through the region. The peak of this storm is expected by mid to late this morning. We’ve already seen strong wind gusts. At the time of this writing, gusts reported in MPH: 69 Newport Bridge, 67 Conimicut Light, 64 Narraganset, 62 Providence, and 55 New Bedford.

Heavy rain is expected to continue through the day leading to flooding along the streets and rivers. We’re also keeping a close eye along coastal communities around high tide at around noon.

Flooding is expected. Areas such as Fox Point may reach levels, 10 feet, that were reached during Hurricane Bob back in August 19, 1991.

Once this system is all said and done, it should leave 2-3″ inches of rain locally. Conditions should be improving overnight with the wind subsiding significantly. Looking forward to an extended dry stretch with temperatures going from low-60s today, 40s next couple of days and 30s by Friday.

Weekend is looking quiet, dry, and seasonable. Christmas is not looking white after all. We’ll try again in 2024.