National Weather Service: Heavy Rain & Strong Thunderstorms Possible Today in Prov
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
The National Weather Service has issued a"hazardous weather outlook" for Providence Tuesday afternoon and evening with a chance of heavy rain and strong thunderstorms.
The weather service estimates that there is a 40% chance of rain in in the afternoon and a 30% chance of rain on Tuesday night.
"A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%," the weather service said.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAbout Tuesday night, they added "A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 5am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning."
The Warning is Below
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1040 AM EDT TUE AUG 16 2016
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CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
1040 AM EDT TUE AUG 16 2016
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN...NORTHEASTERN...AND
SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.
THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE FOR THE LATE AFTERNOON INTO EVENING HOURS. SOME OF THESE STORMS MAY BE STRONG TO SEVERE WITH THE THREATS OF GUSTY TO DAMAGING WINDS...FREQUENT LIGHTNING...AND HEAVY RAIN. THERE IS THE RISK OF LOCALIZED URBAN AND POOR- DRAINAGE FLOODING WITH HEAVY RAIN.
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