New England Flooding

[brooklynite]

I-95 North, other roadways closed due to flash flooding

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — People are urged to stay off the roads if possible as heavy rain causes flash flooding in parts of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Both sides of I-95 were closed due to heavy flooding in the area of Exit 18 (Thurbers Avenue) in Providence. As of 5 p.m., southbound traffic started flowing again, but the northbound side remained shut down.

The R.I. Department of Transportation says maintenance crews are working to clear clogged drains on the highway and around the 6-10 connector. There’s no timeline for when the highway will full reopen.

https://www.wpri.com/weather/severe-weather/flash-floods-possible-as-heavy-rain-moves-through/

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[elleng]

1. Oh goodness!

'Some' rain coming to southern MD later today and for much of tomorrow, 'showers,' 'light rain,' and 'rain' 5 - 10 a.m.

[brooklynite]

6. NYC has issued a transit alert for potential flooding

[GuppyGal]

2. My friend is travelling back from Rhode Island today I urged her to leave early !!!

[NutmegYankee]

3. Flash Flood Watch for all of Southern New England.

But given the Severe to extreme drought in the region, I'm happy for it.

[ColinC]

4. Liking the rain but curious how bad it'll get for New England overall

[alwaysinasnit]

5. A tale of two extremes; we are currently at 106 degrees in Sonoma County, CA.