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GoLocalProv | News | NEW: Flood Watch Issued for Rhode Island

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August 8, 2023

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GoLocalProv | News | NEW: Flood Watch Issued for Rhode Island

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Rhode Island and southern New England through Tuesday night.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

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* WHERE…Portions of Massachusetts, including the following areas, Central Middlesex MA, Eastern Essex 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 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 and Western Kent RI.

* WHEN…Through this evening.

* 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…
– Periods of showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall will introduce a flood threat this morning into early afternoon. 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rainfall are forecast along
the I-95 corridor from Providence to Boston with locally higher amounts of 3+ inches possible.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

NWS’ Forecast for Week

Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog before noon. High near 82. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 11 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 13 to 16 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 14 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 6 to 13 mph.

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RI Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Nov. 29, 2024

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November 30, 2024

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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 29, 2024, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Nov. 29 drawing

03-29-34-37-38, Mega Ball: 17, Megaplier: 2

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 29 drawing

19-21-31-38-39, Lucky Ball: 05

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Numbers numbers from Nov. 29 drawing

Midday: 1-7-3-4

Evening: 6-4-0-9

Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Wild Money numbers from Nov. 29 drawing

10-11-12-24-37, Extra: 28

Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.

When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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