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Areal flood warning6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() On Atwells Avenue near Bowdoin Street, a patched part of the road gave way, crumbling into pieces because of persistent rains. Mayoral candidate Brett Smiley used the city's structural issues, exacerbated by the weather, to send a campaign message to the media on Monday night. ![]() Watch Video: Providence: Atwells Ave flooding brings workers out to combat waters Mayoral candidate campaigns on poor infrastructure after Atwells Avenue "It was not a blockage, it was simply that the rain came down at an intensity that exceeded its capacity to accept it," Alviti said of the drainage systems, adding that crews had been taking precautions and checking inlets to make sure they were clear of blockages before the storm. Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti also spoke during the press conference, saying that the highway closures were due to the drainage systems becoming overwhelmed. 10 and 6, and there are about 600 reported power outages, mostly in Johnston and Lincoln. The Rhode Island State Police have been moving stalled vehicles of highways like I-95 and Rts. McKee said over 4 inches of rain fell over Providence and surrounding areas in a short amount of time. I know it may seem like the storm has slowed down but we're expecting there may be another surge." "The most important thing that Rhode Islanders can do in any form of emergency is stay off the roads.as evening approaches and its starts getting dark you're not going to see the flooding accumulating on the roadways," he said. In a press conference at 6 p.m., Governor Dan McKee warned Rhode Islanders to stay off the roads as more rain is coming. McKee: Stay home, more rain may be coming Rain will continue in the forecast through Tuesday. Monday night.Īn Areal Flood Warning is in effect for Kent and Washington Counties until 9:30 p.m. The Flash Flood Warning for southern Providence County, Bristol County and central Kent County is scheduled to expire at 7:30 p.m. Nuestra oficina continuará compartiendo actualizaciones a medida que estén disponibles." Flood warning continues in parts of Rhode Island Manténgase seguro y no intente conducir a través de los charcos. RIDOT, RIEMA y la Policía Estatal de RI están trabajando para mantener las carreteras libre de obstáculos. "Las advertencias de inundaciones repentinas todavía están en efecto, y le instamos a permanecer fuera de las carreteras para los viajes no esenciales. Take this opportunity to refresh your emergency supply kit.Watch Video: Watch traffic as heavy rains flood streets in Providence, Route 10 Spanish language statement from Lt. ![]()
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