By News staff
There is an area flood watch for Rhode Island in place today, with a river flood warning for the Pawtuxet River. There are also wind and high surf advisories in effect along the coast.
Morning showers and downpours should mostly end by 8 a.m. Expect a cloudy start, then partly sunny, warmer and drier. There's the slight chance of another shower or t'storm by early evening, though most of the day looks dry. High 75-80 degrees. Winds will be out of the west to southwest aT 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.
Saturday evening wll be partly cloudy, mild and dry with temperatures in the .60's.