Heavy Rain Floods Roadways in Eastern RI

Heavy rain floods roadways in eastern RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — One to three inches of rain fell in a short amount of time Thursday morning, causing significant street flooding in parts of our area. Much of the flooding happened in eastern Rhode Island, where some roadways looked like rivers as drivers made their way to work. In addition to the downpours, the line of storms also brought thunder and lightning and caused some power outages, mostly in southern Rhode Island and Bristol…

Rain, heavy at times

Temperature Precipitation         Tonight Rain – heavy at times   Wind: N-NW 25-50 km/h gusts to 65 Low: 4° 90% Friday Early showers then mostly cloudy   Wind: N-NW 20-40 km/h gusts to 50 High: 13° 20% Friday Night Clearing   Wind: N-NW 10-20 km/h Low: 2° 10% Saturday Sunshine   Wind: E-NE 15-25 km/h High: 14° 0% Sunday Sunshine then clouding up – chance of showers at night High: 13° 30% Monday Spotty showers then partly sunny at t…

Heavy rains bring reports of flooding in Attleboro area

About 2 inches of rainfall was reported in the Attleboro area Thursday, causing some flooding in spots, and more heavy rain is forecast for the start of the weekend.