Severe Storms, 70 MPH Winds, Flash Flood Risk For RI On Monday

RHODE ISLAND — Rhode Island residents will have to keep an eye on the skies on Monday as severe, slow-moving storms could bring drenching rains, high winds up to 70 mph and the chance of quarter-size hail.

An unstable atmosphere with warm, muggy air at the surface and cold air aloft is the recipe for storms that not everyone will see, but could be damaging if one parks over your city or town for an extended dousing.

"Expect scattered severe thunderstorms mainly from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.," the National Weather Service said on Monday morning. "These storms could bring damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall, possibly leading to urban flooding."

Storms could bring between 1 to 2 inches of rain where it is heaviest.

There will be breaks of sun throughout the day — which will only serve to stir up the atmosphere and foster more storms. The severe storm risk will dissipate Monday night as the sun sets and paves the way for fog after midnight and early Tuesday morning.

Tuesday will be a drier day with mostly sunny skies and highs around 80 degrees. The next chance of storms is Wednesday when it will be very warm and humid with temperatures nearing 90 degrees and dew points approaching 70. Much cooler and drier air is forecast to follow for Thursday and Friday with highs in the 70s and low humidity