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Flood Watch
Issued: 7:04 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding is possible from periods of heavy rain through tonight combined with last week/s snow melt. * WHERE...All of southern New England except the outer-Islands. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of heavy showers and potentially a few embedded thunder will continue through tonight. This combined with last week/s snow melt may result in some river and small stream flooding as well as pockets poor drainage street flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 7:00 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:45 PM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Structures and homes are impacted in low lying sections of Warwick. Affected areas include homes and businesses on Wellington Avenue and Avery Road in Cranston, as well as Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street, Venturi Avenue and a portion of River Street in Warwick. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 10.7 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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