Dorian's Impacts: Storm To Bring Heavy Rain, Wind To Rhode Island

The remnants of what is currently Hurricane Dorian could hit Rhode Island later this week. The powerful storm, poised to hit the Southeastern coast of the United States, is expected to track northward throughout the rest of the week, potentially clipping Rhode Island on Friday.

Dorian will probably move past Southern New England at the end of the week, from Friday night into Saturday, according to forecasters. The National Weather Service said Tuesday morning that parts of the region could see more than 4 inches of rain in 12 hours and wind gusts of up to 55 miles per hour, with a particularly high risk along the coast and in places like Nantucket.

With the storm's track still so uncertain, local emergency management agencies are encouraging Rhode Islanders to plan ahead. The Providence EMA suggested that residents familiarize themselves with their hurricane evacuation route and prepare an emergency supply kit. Helpful items include:

• Water: one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation.
• Food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA weather alert radio
• Flashlight and spare batteries.
• First-aid kit
• Whitsle to signal for help.
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place.
• Wipes and trash bags for personal sanitation.
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
• Local maps
• Iinfant or child supplies (if needed)
• Pet supplies such as food and water (if needed)
• Important documents
• Prescription glasses
• Medication

Here in Rhode Island, the rest of the week is expected to be mostly sunny, with temperatures at or above 80 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday and cooler temperatures during the day on Thursday. There is a chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday night.

Here's a look at this week's forecast from the National Weather Service.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night
Patchy fog after 4 a.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Friday
A chance of showers after 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Friday Night
Tropical storm conditions possible. A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 8 mph.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 6 mph.