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June 23, 2006

Weather update: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect

A severe thunderstorm warning is on for northern Providence County in Rhode Island, which includes Woonsocket and the extreme southeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts until 5 p.m.

At 4:07 p.m., National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm was located near Burrillville, or about 7 miles northeast of Putnam, and moving east at 20 mph.

Earlier today, the National Weather service has expanded its flood watch to include all of Rhode Island and parts of southeastern Massachusetts.

The watch is in effect through tomorrow afternoon.

Rainfall of 2 to 5 inches, and in some places up to 6 and 7 inches, is possible through tomorrow, the weather service said. The heavy rain may cause flooding of streams and urban flooding.

Periods of heavy rain are possible into next week.

With the flood watch in effect, be sure to monitor forecasts throughout the day and be alert for possible flood warnings. Check projo.com for the latest conditions and forecasts.

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 4:22 PM | Permalink

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