National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Cape & Islands until 10 pm tonight.
Damaging Winds: Southerly wind gusts of 55 to 70 mph are possible late this morning through this evening, with sustained winds of 20-40 mph. The highest winds are expected across Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and the Islands.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible from early Monday morning through Monday early Monday night. Isolated amounts up to 3 inches are possible, especially where where any thunderstorms move through.
Impacts:
- Scattered to widespread power outages are possible due to downed trees, tree limbs and power lines. Difficult travel for high profile vehicles.
- Heavy rain may cause brief localized urban and poor drainage flooding
