Minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible for Rhode Island late Sunday night through Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
A Coastal Flood Watch has been issued for the entire state. The watch goes into effect at 4 a.m. Sunday and expires at 8 a.m. Monday.
The weather service says minor to moderate flooding is possible around high tide early Monday morning. Flooding less than one-foot deep is expected, but some locations on the upper end of Narragansett Bay may see 1-to-2-feet of flooding, including Providence.
Numerous roads could be closed due to the flooding, along with low-lying areas, including homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Some shoreline erosion is also possible.
The National Weather Service says people should be prepared for possible minor to moderate flooding.
Warnings are in effect for Southeast Providence, Eastern Kent, Bristol, Washington and Newport Counties.
Source: Coastal Flood Watch Issued by NWS Boston (Southeast New England)
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