Potentially dangerous wind and heavy rain are expected to batter the Rhode Island coast overnight and through the beginning of the week as a nor’easter makes its way toward the state, according to authorities.

Total rainfall amounts of 2-3 inches are expected through Tuesday, according to an area forecast discussion by the National Weather Service.

A gale warning is in effect until 2 p.m. Monday for Narragansett Bay.

“Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility,” according to the warning from the weather service.

Wind gusts could be over 40 mph Sunday night and Monday, the service reported.

Additionally, a coastal flood advisory will be in effect from midnight through 4 a.m. Monday for Washington and Newport counties, with up to a foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, according to the weather service. Flooding is expected in lots and parks, and on roads, with isolated closures anticipated.

Below is the weather service’s full forecast for Narragansett Pier:

Sunday night: Rain. Low around 54 degrees. Breezy, with a northeast wind 20-22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and 1 inch possible.

Monday: Rain before 2 p.m., then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between 2-5 p.m., then rain after 5 p.m. High near 62 degrees. Breezy, with a northeast wind 20-23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday night: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 8 p.m. Low around 53 degrees. Northeast wind 14-16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Showers. High near 62 degrees. North wind 15-17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Rhode Islanders should prepare to be slammed by a storm moving up the coast that has already caused coastal flooding in the mid-Atlantic.

“A coastal storm moving up the East Coast will bring steady rains, gusty northeast winds, minor coastal flooding, and bluff and beach erosion to Southern New England Sunday and into later Monday night,” the National Weather Service wrote.

They continued to say that “downed branches/trees, powerlines and possible power outages” are potential impacts of this storm.

In connection with the holiday weekend storm, a storm warning, gale warning, coastal flood warning, high wind warning, and wind advisory have all been issued for parts Rhode Island.

Here’s what to know.

What warning have been issued in Rhode Island?

See weather radar

When will the rain get here?

Southern New England is expected to start feeling the impacts of the storm on late Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. The “steadiest and heaviest rain” is expected Sunday night into Monday morning with the storm coming from the south and moving north.

However, it’s possible that scattered rainfall will start in the late morning, according to the Forecaster’s Discussion.

“The brunt of the impacts from this coastal storm are expected tonight into Monday. This is the time period where we could see 1-3 inches of rainfall, especially across RI and eastern MA,” the discussion said. “The prolonged duration is important, because it is unlikely to result in significant flooding. The exception to that would be clogged storm drains possibly leading to poor-drainage flooding.”

Thunderstorms are potentially possible on Monday.

When will Massachusetts start experiencing wind? Where will it be the worst?

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Saturday afternoon was the latest example of what University of Rhode Island football has become. 

Rams coach Jim Fleming would like to make it easier on himself and the fans at Meade Stadium. He knows trailing by 10 points entering the fourth quarter against New Hampshire isn’t what anybody wanted to see. 

The end result, however, was an increasingly common one for the reigning Coastal Athletic Association champions. No. 17 URI used its playmakers on offense and a defense that generated some clutch stops to post a 38-27 victory over the Wildcats. 

It’s the 12^th straight triumph in Kingston for the Rams, matching a program record set from 1929-31 and equaled during the last golden age from 1984-85. Devin Farrell’s 16-yard scramble with 2:12 left put URI in front for good and Rohan Davy’s 45-yard fumble return for a score just 67 seconds later finally allowed the Rams to breathe easy. 

“We all stay in the seats and watch these games and everybody has been saying the same thing for two years – ‘Hey, let’s make this easy,’” Fleming said. “And we want to make it easy too, but no one is just going to go ahead and give it up. That was a tough out.” 

URI faced a 27-17 deficit into the fourth and was running out of chances to snap a two-game skid. Farrell’s rush to the left and pass down the middle to Marquis Buchanan – his first catch of the afternoon – gave the Rams a pair of key conversions on third down. Brendon Barrow followed the 27-yard hit to Buchanan with a 19-yard touchdown dash up the middle, and it was a 27-24 game. 

“The biggest thing is I’m just glad as a team that we’re back on track,” Barrow said after a career-high 111 rushing yards and two scores. “The last two weeks we had a hiccup.” 

URI’s defense kept it there thanks to consecutive stops, the second coming after AJ Peña drew a holding penalty on a bull rush off right end. Angel Sanchez returned a line-drive punt across midfield and Farrell hit Buchanan again for 14 yards and a first down at the New Hampshire 38. Three rushing plays covered the rest of the short scoring drive, with Farrell taking off and eluding four defenders before a dive across the goal line. 

“We were able to get it done when it counted,” Farrell said. 

The Wildcats (3-4, 1-2 CAA) picked up a couple first downs in their own territory before the Rams defense put a cap on this one. Matt Vezza stepped up in the pocket and was nailed by former St. Raphael star Moses Meus, with the ball popping out and rolling toward the right sideline. Davy scooped it up and raced for the pylon to finish a day that also included six tackles and a sack. 

“Score,” Davy said of his first thought with open field in front of him. “Score for the offense like they do for us.” 

The Rams (5-2, 3-0 CAA) could have been in a deeper hole early while attempting to bury losses against Western Michigan and Brown. A blocked punt in the first quarter and ensuing missed short field goal by New Hampshire kept it a 7-0 deficit. URI took a 17-14 lead into the half that turned on its head over the next 15 minutes, with Vezza finding Peyton Strickland for a 2-yard touchdown and Nick Reed connecting on field goals of 46 and 31 yards. 

“The kids hung in there and found a way to get it done,” Fleming said. “I couldn’t be happier for Rhody Nation.” 

Buchanan (lower back) returned after a heavy hit forced him to miss the majority of the opening half, and that was good news for the 5,192 fans on hand under the sunshine. The Rams have already announced a sellout for their Oct. 25 meeting with Bryant, a game that comes after a road test at Albany. URI will be looking to extend its momentum against the Great Danes and make some new program history against the Bulldogs.