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RI Weather: Rain, Winds, Light Snow Picking Up This Weekend
A winter weather advisory and hazardous weather outlook will be in effect for Rhode Island.
A calm start to the weekend will soon give way to a turbulent Sunday and Monday. Forecasters have issued a winter weather advisory in the northern part of the state and a hazardous weather outlook elsewhere in advance of coming wintry precipitation and blustery winds.
Things begin to get messy overnight Saturday. A wintry mix featuring light snow and freezing ran will move over Rhode Island after midnight, leaving in the morning as rain. Some may awake to a dusting of snow, and forecasters are warning ice accumulation on the roads. Rain may linger throughout the day.
A generally pleasant day gives way to an icy and damp overnight. Here's a rough timing of the precip based on one of our computer models. Thankfully, plenty of time get outdoors if you wish! pic.twitter.com/5rMEYijG8N
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) February 23, 2019
A strong system is coming in Sunday night, though it will be absent the precipitation. Wind gusts are expected to be between 45-55 miles per hour, with the strongest of those coming along the coast. The gusts will peak Monday afternoon, bringing with them the potential for power outages.
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