Heavy Rain Alert for Seekonk, Swansea

SEEKONK/SWANSEA, MA — Much-needed rain is on the way for Seekonk and Swansea Friday.

Two to 4 inches of rain is expected. A flood watch was issued through Friday night.

The rain will start Friday around 5 a.m.; thunderstorms are possible.

The rain comes amid a severe drought in the Seekonk/Swansea area.

Seekonk/Swansea Hourly Forecast Fri., July 29, 2016

5am - Overcast, 71°

Chance of rain: 3%. Wind 3 mph from the S.

6am - Overcast, 72°

Chance of rain: 11%. Wind 3 mph from the S.

7am - Drizzle, 73°

Chance of rain: 22%. Wind 3 mph from the S.

8am - Drizzle, 74°

Chance of rain: 42%. Wind 3 mph from the S.

9am - Light Rain, 75°

Chance of rain: 50%. Wind 2 mph from the S.

10am - Light Rain, 76°

Chance of rain: 57%. Wind 1 mph from the SE.

11am - Rain, 77°

Chance of rain: 61%. Wind 2 mph from the E.

12pm - Rain, 77°

Chance of rain: 65%. Wind 3 mph from the ENE.

1pm - Rain, 75°

Chance of rain: 68%. Wind 5 mph from the NE.

2pm - Rain, 73°

Chance of rain: 69%. Wind 7 mph from the NE.

Data provided by forecast.io.

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