"Devastating Floods Sweep Through Rhode Island and Massachusetts Due to Heavy Rainfall"

Heavy rainfall caused flooding across Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts, leading to impassable roads and closed areas, including a section of Pawtucket Ave. in East Providence and the taxiway ramp at T.F. Green airport. Other affected areas included Broadway St. and Dewey Ave. in East Providence, as well as Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. The Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 7:45 p.m. The American Red Cross is urging residents to exercise caution during the storm.