The calm after the storm while river flooding concerns prevail

Sun and clouds with mild temperatures this afternoon.

Our main concern now is the river flooding.  According to the National Weather Service, by this evening, the Pawtuxet should reach Major Flood Stage, Blackstone Moderate, and Wood Minor to Moderate.  Rain report continue to update:  Providence 4.38″, N. Kingstown 3.62″, East Providence 3.48″, Glendale 3.37″, New Bedford 2.15″ with other areas surpassing four inches such as:  Coventry 5.48, Greenville 4.98″, and Cumberland 4.25″…among others.  The wind played a role in this powerful storm as well with peak wind gust ranging from 75 mph at Conimicut Light, Westerly 55 mph, Fall River 54 mph, Providence 48 mph, and New Bedford 45 mph.

During the next couple of days we get to enjoy quiet weather with sunshine and temperatures in the mid-40s before our next storm system moves in.  Friday night into Saturday is when we can expect a significant rain and wind event that could lead to the potential for:  flooding rain, damaging winds, and coastal flooding.  Stay tuned…  The windy conditions may extend into Sunday with sunshine.  Dry with seasonable temperatures, around 40°, for MLK Day and a slight chance of snow and rain on Tuesday in the mid-30s.