Flood, High Wind Watches In Rhode Island For October NorEaster – Patch.com

NEWPORT, RI Wet weather is here to stay in Rhode Island for the next few days, bringing with it the likelihood of localized flooding, high seas and strong wind gusts.

The National Weather Service issued flood and high wind watches statewide, effective Tuesday and Wednesday. Heavy rainfall could flood streets with runoff and raise water levels in creeks and streams, making for dangerous driving conditions. As much as six inches of rainfall is expected in some parts of the state, with at least three inches statewide.

In addition, wind gusts are expected to reach up to 50 mph, with coastal regions include the southern shoreline and the East Bay taking the brunt of the storm. Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items.

The rare October Nor'Easter is expected to kick up high seas, as well. The City of Newport reminded anyone with a boat still in the water to double-up lines and secure loose canvas to prevent damage.

The storm is expected to clear by Thursday, when clear skies are back in the forecast. More rain is possible Friday, when we could see showers in the afternoon.

Here's a look at the latest Rhode Island forecast from the National Weather Service.

MondayA chance of light rain, mainly after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday NightRain. Patchy fog. Low around 55. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

TuesdayRain. Patchy fog. High near 63. Breezy, with a northeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday NightRain before 8 p.m., then showers after 8 p.m. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 48. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

WednesdayShowers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a north wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Wednesday NightA chance of showers, mainly before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 15 mph.

Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

FridayA chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday NightShowers likely, mainly after 9 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

SaturdayShowers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Saturday NightA chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

SundayA chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

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