Flash Flood Warning Issued Over Areas of Rhode Island, Cars Advised to Turn Around

Different parts of Rhode Island are under a Flash Flood Warning. NWS advised motorists to reverse their vehicles.

On Tuesday, September 13, Newport County and southern Bristol County, Massachusetts, received a Flash Flood Warning. This morning's intense thunderstorms led to flooded roads all over the region. Avoid driving through areas that are flooded, drivers are advised.

According to the National Weather Service - Boston / Norton Office, a Flash Flood Warning is in effect starting 10:21 AM today, Tuesday, September 13 to 12:15 PM

The Flash Flood Warning is issued over areas including Newport County in Rhode Island and Southeastern Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts.

Source: Radar

The Doppler radar showed thunderstorms delivering heavy rain across the alerted area, prompting the flash flood warning to be issued. It has rained between one and two inches. 1 to 2 inches of rain are predicted to fall in an hour. In the warned area, additional precipitation of 1 to 2 inches is possible. Flash flooding is happening now or is predicted to start soon.

The announcement's main goal is to alert the general public to the dangers and possibility of a flash flood brought on by powerful thunderstorms.

Small streams and creeks, urban areas, streets, highways, and underpasses, as well as other low-lying and poorly drained areas, are all affected by the severe weather.

New Bedford, Fall River, Newport, Dartmouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, Fairhaven, Middletown, Tiverton, Westport, Jamestown, Acushnet, Freetown, Little Compton, and Prudence Island are a few places that are expected to experience flash flooding.

NWS is advising drivers to turn their vehicles around instead of traversing the said areas. The agency pointed out that turning around is better than drowning when encountering flooded roads. The majority of flood deaths, according to experts, happen in cars, What's Up Newp reports.

Weather for the Next 10 Days: Newport County

According to The Weather Channel, There is a marginal risk of severe weather today. During the day, expect thunderstorms that may contain strong gusty winds. Temperature highs for the day were 73 degrees. In the early evening, expect a stray shower or thunderstorm and partly cloudy skies. The temperature in the area will be around the cool range of the 60s.

The next few days will be sunny or partly cloudy. The next possible rainfall will be on Tuesday, September 20, when morning showers are expected at a chance of 32%. That week will have partly cloudy skies until Sunday, September 25. The following week will start with Monday blues as morning showers are expected at a 40% chance.

Weather Impacts on Health Today in Newport County

AccuWeather data shows excellent air quality for the day in Newport County.

However, allergens such as ragweed pollen, dust, and dander are currently at high levels. Experts also warn that the humid weather puts pests such as mosquitos, indoor pests, and other outdoor pests at high to extremely high pest activity. It is best to remove any standing or stagnant water in gutters or any possible unintended water collectors.