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June 20, 2006

Hot and humid today, thunderstorms on horizon

PROVIDENCE – It’s hazy and warm already and expected to heat up even more, to a high of around 81 degrees today. The haze should stick around until noon.

This afternoon, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across much of southern New England, according to the National Weather Service. When today’s summer heat and humidity combine with an approaching cold front this afternoon, the strongest storms could produce damaging winds and large hail.

With some thunderstorms producing torrential downpours, with one to two inches of rain per hour, some urban areas and places with poor drainage could see minor flooding.

In addition, a small craft advisory remains in effect in Rhode Island Sound through this afternoon. Southwest winds are expected to be 10 to 15 knots, and seas could be 4 to 6 feet high.

Get the latest conditions and forecasts from projo.com.

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 7:00 AM | Permalink

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