Strong Storms Coming Overnight into Wednesday

The National Weather Service is forecasting potentially hazardous weather Tuesday night into Wednesday as a cold front is expected to bring heavy rain and winds.

The weather will affect the morning commute and coastal flooding is possible as the storm will match up with a high tide at around 8:20 a.m.

Surges of a half-foot to a foot is possible.

Heavy rains and strong winds will be the strongest threat to all of Rhode Island, particularly overnight, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the NWS. THere is also a chance for an isolated tornado or even small hail.

During the worst of the storm, there could be damaging straight-line winds, torrential downpours and lightning.