Warwick, RI – The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Warwick and all of Rhode Island, effective through Wednesday evening, warning of heavy rain that may impact the morning commute.
According to the NWS forecast, rain is expected to begin early Wednesday morning at 5 a.m. Patchy fog is also expected throughout the morning and early afternoon, with thunderstorms coming after 1 p.m.
Rainfall of up to two inches per hour is possible in some locations, creating the potential for urban flash flooding and small stream flooding.
There remains a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the evening Wednesday. The flash flood watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Author: Rob Borkowski
Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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