Severe storm causes damage throughout Rhode Island

JOHSNTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Heavy rain and winds hit Rhode Island Friday morning, triggering a Tornado Warning and causing damage throughout the state.

A boat is seen against trees in Johnston, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (WLNE)

In Johnston, residents on George Waterman Road saw the strong winds move a boat from a parking lot and into trees.

Businesses on that road also saw damage to their property.

A business on Waterman Road was damaged by the heavy winds and rain, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (WLNE)

Home security camera shared with ABC 6 News captured a tree toppling onto a car as the storm rolled through town.

Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. said Friday that there were “signs” of a tornado touchdown on the Johnston-Scituate line.

A boat and downed power lines and trees are seen in Johnston, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. (WLNE)

Over in Scituate, residents were seen sawing trees that were knocked down.

In Providence, tornado sirens were activated after a Tornado Warning was issued across Southern New England.

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