Coastal Flooding, Wind Advisories as Patricia's Remnants Arrive

What was once Hurricane Patricia is now a huge mass of wind and rain that will reach Rhode Island on Wednesday afternoon and could deliver coastal flooding and downed trees limbs.

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory beginning 7 a.m. on Wednesday to midnight as the potential for heavy rain coupled with high tide could cause some flooding. There will only be isolated road closures if flooding occurs, however, and the weather service said that there is no signficant threat to life and any impact on property is minimal.

Rhode Islanders could see anywhere from three-quarters of an inch to two inches of rain before skies clear and sunshine returns on Thursday.

A Wind Advisory goes into effect at 7 p.m. Wednesday night and will last until 10 a.m. on Thursday. Gusts could reach 45 mph with wind speeds higher along the coast.

The gusts could down small tree limbs and branches, the weather service said, causing isolated power outages.

There could be some lingering rain and strong wind gusts on Thursday but the day will unfold nicely with temperatures above 70 degrees inland and slightly cooler on the coast.

For the weekly forecast, check out the Patch Weather Page.