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Rhode Island Under Flood Watch

The flood watch started Monday and is in effect through Tuesday afternoon

Rhode Island is under a flood watch through Tuesday afternoon.

The flood watch remains in effect through 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The flash flooding due to excessive rainfall "may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations," the National Weather Service warned.

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The forecast called for heavy rain Monday and Monday night, showers Tuesday and Tuesday night, and a sunny Wednesday.

The low temperature during the rain will be around 60 degrees Monday night and Tuesday night. The high Wednesday will reach 77, according to the National Weather Service.

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