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RI Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect: National Weather Service
The National Weather Service issued a gusty wind advisory for Thursday and coastal flood warning through Friday morning.
NEWPORT, RI — A coastal flood advisory has been issued for Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts into Friday morning due to Thursday's line of storms and astronomical high tides. The RI advisory includes Southeast Providence, Eastern Kent, Bristol, Washington and Newport.
The National Weather Service said up to one foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Minor coastal flooding is expected. Flooding of lots, parks and roads with isolated road closures are possible.
[Coastal Flooding] High astronomical tides will bring another round of minor coastal flooding tonight & Thursday for the #MA and #RI coastline including the cities of #Boston, #Providence and #Newport pic.twitter.com/B2lnyMsDM2
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 9, 2020
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects throughout the state on Thursday afternoon until into the evening. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds are expected between 20 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts to 50 miles per hour in coastal areas.
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[Gusty Winds Today] Behind a cold front today, west winds will pick up, generally 4 PM to 9 PM. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. pic.twitter.com/gxQaXrnxUL
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 9, 2020
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