Severe Weather Alert: Tornado and Flood Watch in Rhode Island

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Providence County and northern Rhode Island, with winds potentially exceeding 40 mph in several areas. Residents are advised to seek shelter during thunderstorms and to avoid outdoor activities until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed. A flood watch is also in effect for various counties in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, with the possibility of excessive runoff and flooding in low-lying areas. Officials caution against driving through flooded roads or underpasses.