Tropical Storm Isaias Closes Middletown Beaches

MIDDLETOWN, RI —The threat of Tropical Storm Isaias has caused Middletown officials to close Sachuest Beach and Third Beach all of Tuesday through noon on Wednesday.

Isaias is barreling toward New England, with the system expected to hit Rhode Island Tuesday and bring the possibility of power outages and even a tornado.

The worst of Isaias is expected to hit western Massachusetts, but Rhode Island will likely see heavy rain and strong wind gusts. A tropical storm watch is in effect for all of Rhode Island. Isaias may not bring as much rain as initially expected, but the possibility of tornadoes has increased as the storm makes its way toward New England.

The parking lots at Surfer's End and Triangle A will be closed starting Tuesday morning. The parking lot at Sachuest Beach Main Lot will be also be closed through midday Wednesday.

The parking lot at Third Beach will be open, but no lifeguards will be on duty and those at the beach should avoid what are expected to be dangerous wind and surf conditions. The town will also remove some lifeguard stands to prevent possible damage.

Stands will be replaced when the storm passes and the beaches reopen.

Town officials also ask residents to secure outdoor flags and lawn furniture, as well as refrain from putting out any trash containers or yard waste on Tuesday night for Wednesday morning pickup.

If anyone has an emergency, call 911. For any other storm-related event that requires assistance from the town, or to report something during the storm, call the Middletown Police Department
at 401-846-1144.