Continued heavy rainfall could bring several inches of rain to the area, creating a flood threat.
A Storm Team 10 weather warning is in effect for Saturday as a severe storm system brought heavy rain to the area. The National Weather Service itself has issued several warnings, including flood warnings, wind warnings and coastal flood statements. Let’s dig a little deeper and figure out what it all means.
Rainfall intensity began to increase in the afternoon as the low pressure area that produced the storm moved northeast.
The rain will continue this evening. If you plan to dine out tonight, please be aware that there may be local water on the roads, which may make travel difficult at times.
Heavy rain will continue in the area this evening. These heavy showers will cause gusty winds along the coastline and a wind warning is in effect from 5pm. Due to the dynamic nature of the system, gusty winds do not disturb inland populations.
A strong southerly current will bring high tide around 8pm this evening. Splash may occur in some locations along our coastline during this period.
The storm began to move from west to east between 22:00 and 12:00. Rainfall amounts are expected to be 2-3 inches, with higher amounts possible locally.
River levels will rise across southern New England this evening as rain seeps into watersheds. Major rivers including the Pawtuxet, Wood, Taunton and Pawcatuck will reach minor flood stage by Sunday morning.
Sunday will be drier, but still less than ideal. Low clouds cover much of the area and the day is cold and windy. People in southern New England may have to wait until next weekend to return to expected balmy weather.
Natural disasters are uncontrollable, but we can mitigate losses by preparing for them in advance. We have multi-parameter radar water flow meters
Post time: Mar-28-2024