* AFFECTED AREA...In Connecticut, Hartford, Tolland and Windham.
In Massachusetts, Western Franklin, Eastern Franklin, Northern
Worcester, Central Middlesex, Western Essex, Eastern Essex,
Western Hampshire, Western Hampden, Eastern Hampshire, Eastern
Hampden, Southern Worcester, Western Norfolk, Southeast
Middlesex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk, Northern Bristol, Western
Plymouth, Eastern Plymouth, Southern Bristol, Southern
Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket and Northern Middlesex.
In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence, Southeast Providence,
Western Kent, Eastern Kent, Bristol, Washington, Newport and
Block Island.

* TIMING...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Winds
will gradually subside through the day.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Between 45 and 55 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Connecticut, Hartford, Tolland and Windham.
In Massachusetts, Western Franklin, Eastern Franklin, Northern
Worcester, Central Middlesex, Western Essex, Eastern Essex,
Western Hampshire, Western Hampden, Eastern Hampshire, Eastern
Hampden, Southern Worcester, Western Norfolk, Southeast
Middlesex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk, Northern Bristol, Western
Plymouth, Eastern Plymouth, Southern Bristol, Southern
Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket and Northern Middlesex.
In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence, Southeast Providence,
Western Kent, Eastern Kent, Bristol, Washington, Newport and
Block Island.

* TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 34 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 62.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Relative humidities of around 25 to 35 percent are expected each
afternoon this weekend across the entire state of Rhode Island
(except Block Island), along with above normal temperatures. When
factoring in the recent lack of rainfall, conditions favoring
wildfire development are again possible this weekend. Use caution
when handling ignition sources.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern,
and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has issued
an Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 AM to
11 PM EDT Thursday.

An Air Quality Action day means that Ground Level Ozone
concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy
standards. For additional information, please visit the Rhode Island
Department of Environmental Management website at:

https://dem.ri.gov/

* WHAT...A widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain fell Tuesday Night into
Wednesday morning combined with rapid snowmelt. This resulted in
numerous rivers and streams going into flood or expected to go
into flood within 24 hours from the residual runoff. In addition...
another widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected Friday night
into early Saturday. This may exacerbate current river and stream
flooding and/or result in additional flooding. Therefore...the
Flood Watch has been extended through Saturday.Dooley

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT, Massachusetts,
including the following areas, Central Middlesex MA, Eastern Essex
MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA,
Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA,
Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southeast Middlesex
MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southern Worcester
MA, Suffolk MA, Western Essex MA, Western Franklin MA, Western
Hampden MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Norfolk MA and Western
Plymouth MA, and Rhode Island, including the following areas,
Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI,
Southeast Providence RI, Washington RI and Western Kent RI.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations
with the next 24 hours. Also...another widespread 1 to 2 inches of
rain may result in renewed or additional flooding Friday night
into early Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways (5.3 to 9.4 feet Mean Lower Low Water).

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA,
Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and
Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding can be expected across low-lying
areas of Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth. Several immediate
coastal roads will be impassable for a few hours around time
of high tide. Minor beach erosion on the south side of Newport
is possible.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Evacuations are likely near the Pawtuxet
river in Warwick and Cranston. Both homes and businesses will be
impacted from this flood event. Businesses and homes will be
impacted on streets including but not limited to the following, in
Warwick, Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street, Venturi Avenue and River
Street. In Cranston, Wellington Avenue and Avery Road. In West
Warwick, Daisy Street, the lower ends of Canna, Begonia and Aster
Streets, and portions of Providence Street to Route 2.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:45 AM EST Thursday was 14.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.7 feet early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, southeastern
Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts, including the following areas,
Barnstable MA, Central Middlesex MA, Dukes MA, Eastern Essex MA,
Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Nantucket MA, Northern
Bristol MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA,
Southeast Middlesex MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA,
Southern Worcester MA, Suffolk MA, Western Essex MA, Western
Norfolk MA and Western Plymouth MA. Portions of Rhode Island,
including the following areas, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI,
Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI,
Washington RI and Western Kent RI.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Very wet antecedent conditions and one hour flash flood
guidance below an inch and a half combined with the
potential for an additional 2-4 inches of rain to fall will
result in renewed flooding concerns, particularly in
communities who received more than 3 inches of rain on
Tuesday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood