Rhode Islanders should prepare to be slammed by a storm moving up the coast that has already caused coastal flooding in the mid-Atlantic.
“A coastal storm moving up the East Coast will bring steady rains, gusty northeast winds, minor coastal flooding, and bluff and beach erosion to Southern New England Sunday and into later Monday night,” the National Weather Service wrote.
They continued to say that “downed branches/trees, powerlines and possible power outages” are potential impacts of this storm.
In connection with the holiday weekend storm, a storm warning, gale warning, coastal flood warning, high wind warning, and wind advisory have all been issued for parts Rhode Island.
Here’s what to know.
What warning have been issued in Rhode Island?
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When will the rain get here?
Southern New England is expected to start feeling the impacts of the storm on late Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. The “steadiest and heaviest rain” is expected Sunday night into Monday morning with the storm coming from the south and moving north.
However, it’s possible that scattered rainfall will start in the late morning, according to the Forecaster’s Discussion.
“The brunt of the impacts from this coastal storm are expected tonight into Monday. This is the time period where we could see 1-3 inches of rainfall, especially across RI and eastern MA,” the discussion said. “The prolonged duration is important, because it is unlikely to result in significant flooding. The exception to that would be clogged storm drains possibly leading to poor-drainage flooding.”
Thunderstorms are potentially possible on Monday.
A nor’easter is forecast to develop off the Southeastern coast of the United States and get pulled northward along the mid-Atlantic coast through Sunday, Oct. 12, bringing a dangerous combination of both saltwater and freshwater flooding in addition to gusty winds and rain, according to the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center.
When will Massachusetts start experiencing wind? Where will it be the worst?
Northeast winds are expected to start picking up around noon on Sunday and continue to blow through noon on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
A high wind warning has been issued for Block Island, from 5 p.m. Sunday to 2 p.m. Monday. Maximum wind gusts on the island are expected to near 60 mph, and steady northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph.
“Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive,” the advisory said.
Strong winds are also predicted along the coast, with Westerly potentially experiencing wind gusts of up to 40 mph and Newport seeing wind speeds up to 39 mph. Further inland, the wind will be less severe. The National Weather Service predicts Providence will see a maximum gust of 30 mph.
The National Weather Service is predicting the Cape and Islands will experience the strongest winds during this storm.
Where will it flood? When is flooding expected?
Much of the Rhode Island shoreline is vulnerable to coastal flooding from this storm, with an advisory issued for Washington and Newport counties from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
“Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways,” the advisory said. Impacts could include “flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.”
Flooding is most likely during high tide.
The National Weather Service reminded drivers to not drive through standing water.
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This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI weather to deteriorate as strong coastal storm hits Sunday, Monday
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