The Smithfield Emergency Management Agency warns strong thunderstorms are moving through the North Providence area near Smithfield, and the National Weather Service has a Flood Watch in effect for the area through 6 p.m. today.
Heavy rain and wind gusts of 30 mph are associated with this system, said Todd Manni, Smithfield EMA director. A Flood Advisory is in effect for urban and small stream flooding until 11:30 a.m., and a Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6 p.m.
Storms expected later today could produce one or two inches of rainfall in an hour or less. Several of these storms over the same area could cause flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
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