East Providence, RI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves around 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 20 inches. Localized higher amounts of 20 to 24 inches across
northeast and western Massachusetts are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern,
northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and
northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to low visibility and snow
covered roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider delaying all travel during the storm. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of
an emergency.

&&

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued an

* Airport Weather Warning for Ground Operations at:
The following Rhode Island State Airports:

North Central Airport in Smithfield
Westerly State Airport in Westerly
Quonset State Airport in Quonset
Block Island State Airport on Block Island
Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport in Warwick
Newport State Airport in Newport
Providence Heliport in Downtown Providence

* Until 815 PM EST Sunday.

* The Following Weather Hazards Are Expected: Snowfall rates of 1-2
inch per hour or greater between 2 PM and 11 PM .