"Hurricane Lee Update: Flood Watch Issued for RI"

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, as more showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and the possibility of flooding. Hurricane Lee is also being monitored, with uncertain impacts on New England, but it is projected to stay offshore before moving towards Nova Scotia. However, increasing surf and rip currents are expected to begin on Tuesday and continue into the weekend.