RI Weather: Flash Flood Watch Ahead Of Heavy Rain

A flash flood watch is in effect across Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts ahead of heavy rain throughout the afternoon and evening on Wednesday. As much as four to five inches of rain could fall in some areas, though most are expected to see one to three inches of rain.

Periods of heavy rain can quickly flood streets, making them impassable. The RHode Island Emergency Management Agency reminded drivers to never attempt to drive through a flooded road. Seek an alternate route instead.

While Wednesday is starting off with sun and partial clouds, it won't stay that way for long. Showers and possible thunderstorms will move in around 1 p.m., followed by periods of heavy rain later in the evening and during the overnight hours.

Here's a look at Rhode Island's weather forecast from the National Weather Service.

Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog between 2 p.m and 3 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 5 a.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog before midnight, then patchy fog after 1 a.m. Low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Labor Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.