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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 &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 5:50 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by heavy rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT, Massachusetts, including the following areas, Barnstable MA, Central Middlesex MA, Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southern Worcester MA, Suffolk MA, Western Essex MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Norfolk MA and Western Plymouth MA, and Rhode Island, including the following areas, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI, Washington RI and Western Kent RI. * WHEN...From 5 AM EDT early this morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall 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... - 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. &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 5:24 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and waves 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 4:12 AM Mar. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 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. &&
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