Storm brings heavy winds and coastal flooding ahead of projected deep freeze
HIGH WINDS and moderate rainfall are now projected in Rhode Island, with potential 65 mph wind gusts and coastal flooding in parts of the state. / ...
HIGH WINDS and moderate rainfall are now projected in Rhode Island, with potential 65 mph wind gusts and coastal flooding in parts of the state. / COURTESY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PROVIDENCE – High winds and rainfall are projected through Friday, accompanied by power outages and intermittent road closures throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. The National Weather Service says the heaviest rainfall is expected between noon and 4 p.m. Friday with temperatures falling to 37 degrees by late afternoon and plummeting overnight and into Saturday, with wind chills reaching -3 degrees.