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Showers, then Sun, then More Showers Later Today

After a wet commute, the skies should clear a bit later today. But another batch of thunderstorms could be coming this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the area.

Strong thunderstorms caused localized flooding in the usual spots this morning in Cransto, But the National Weather Service and radars indicate that skies will clear a bit later today.

The clearing will be temporary, though, and another batch of thunderstorms could strike this afternoon, bringing more torrential rains and the possibility of damaging winds, the weather service reports.

A flood advisory is in effect for Providence County due to projected rainfall totals of one to one-and-a-half inches during the storms.

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The storms could also bring hail, the weather service reported.


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