Good morning, Please find a briefing attached regarding the potential for gusty winds, heavy rain, and minor coastal flooding between *midnight tonight and 8am Monday*. There has been a significant shift in the forecast which has prompted headlines to be hoisted as low pressure rapidly strengthens off the coast overnight. Up to 2" of rain is possible over a three to six hour period early Monday morning across Rhode Islands and southeast Massachusetts which may lead to urban and poor drainage flooding, especially in the Providence metro area; a few rumbles of thunder are also possible. Given the lack of rain the region has received as of late and the quick moving nature of this storm, flooding is not expected to be widespread, thus, there is* no* flood watch in place. A wind advisory is now in place for Cape Cod and the Islands from 1 AM to 7AM. Southeast gusts around 50mph are expected. The southeast wind direction has the potential to cause minor splashover/coastal flooding in Narragansett Bay around the morning high tide, prompting the issuance of a Coastal Flood Statement for Monday morning. Note that minor shifts in the timing of tonight's system (ie. earlier or later) could eliminate or heighten this threat. Kind regards, Kevin Cadima and Kristie Smith If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations@noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>
