RI Weather: Thunderstorms Possible Thursday

NARRAGANSETT, RI—Massachusetts and New Hampshire saw some floods and downpours on Wednesday, but according to the National Weather Service in Norton, Mass., no cities or towns in Rhode Island collected an inch or more of rain.

That could change today, according to the forecast, which predicts more hit or miss thunderstorms for the entire state. If they hit, the storms could bring wind gusts and also cause flooding.

Here is the hazardous weather outlook.

A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. Main threat would be very localized strong to damaging wind gusts. In addition, any thunderstorm that develop will be capable of producing torrential
rainfall, resulting a very localized flood threat.

Also, much of the state (except for Woonsocket and northern sections) remains under a heat advisory. That lasts until 6 p.m. People are urged to stay in air-conditioning, as much as possible, and drink plenty of fluids.

For a list of cooling centers, please click here.

Staff Photo: Margo Sullivan