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September 1, 2006

Holiday weekend weather forecast: Nasty / Photo

Journal photo / Frieda Squires
Marita Wilmot of Newport ties her shoes as the boat, Impetuous, gets ready to head out of Goat Island Marina today for the first day of competition in the Farr 40 Pre-Worlds Regatta. Thirty-eight boats from 11 countries will compete next week for the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship in Newport.

PROVIDENCE -- The National Weather Service isn't dressing up its forecast for this Labor Day weekend.

It's going to be "nasty," according to a special weather statement issued this afternoon.

As much as 2 inches of rain is expected to fall Saturday and Sunday. Wind gusts may reach 40 mph.

And seas will range from 10 to 13 feet, creating dangerous conditions for boaters on what is typically one of the busiest boating holiday weekends of the year.

The weather service has also posted a high surf advisory, warning swimmers to stay out of the water along Rhode Island's southern beaches.

"Be prepared for less than suitable weather for most outdoor activities in our area this weekend," warns the weather service. "Improving weather conditions are expected
Monday."

Get the latest weather forecasts from projo.com ...

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