Issued: Fri Nov 6 | 12:54 AM
In effect for: Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
Severe: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Urgency: Future
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE…Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the
following areas, Barnstable, Dukes, Plymouth and Bristol counties,
and Rhode Island, including the following areas, Block Island,
Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence and Washington counties.
* WHEN…From 4 AM EST early this morning through Saturday 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. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Periods of heavy rain today through Saturday morning may result
in an area of 2 to 4 inches of rainfall across RI and Southeast
MA, with a low risk (less than 30 percent) of isolated amounts of
5 to 6 inches.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
