Flash flood warning issued for parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island
We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a flash flood warning in our area.
This alert is in effect for Bristol County in Massachusetts and Rhode Island until 10:45 a.m.
Some locations that could experience flash flooding include Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Coventry, Cumberland, North Providence, West Warwick, Johnston, North Kingstown, Attleboro, Smithfield, Lincoln, Central Falls, Barrington, Swansea, Seekonk, East Greenwich, and Rehoboth, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS said thunderstorms are expected to lead to flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
“Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles,” the NWS warned.
Boston 25 Meterologist Shiri Spear said in her latest forecast that 1 to 2 inches of rainfall with localized totals of 3 to 4 inches is likely.
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