Rhode Island Under High Wind Warning, Flood Watch

Winds will whip across Rhode Island as it is flooded with heavy rainfall through the morning of St. Patrick's Day.

The National Weather Service has put Massachusetts under both a high wind warning and a flood watch.

The wind advisory lasts until 6 a.m. St. Patrick's Day and the flood watch goes through 8 a.m. Tuesday.

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The flood watch has already started.

"Excessive runoff from heavy 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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"Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas," according to the National Weather Service. "Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain."

The high wind warning begins at 5 p.m.

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"Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines," the National Weather Service cautioned.

"Power outages are possible," the National Weather Service advised. "Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles."

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On the bright side, once the high winds and the flooding stop, St. Patrick's Day will be cloudy but gradually clearing with a high near 43 degrees.

Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 22, and Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 38.

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