EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- The remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea moved quickly through Southern New England on Saturday morning after bringing strong winds, soaking rains and isolated flooding to the region.
3.7 inches of rainfall was reported in both Woonsocket and Westerly as the storm's impact was felt throughout the area before showers began to taper off early Saturday.
The National Weather Service updated its forecast Saturday morning to predict moderate flooding along the Pawtuxet River in Cranston. The river was at 9.6 feet, past flood stage, at 7:45 a.m. and is predicted to reach near 12.2 feet by Saturday evening before falling below flood stage Monday morning.
The Woonasquatucket River also flooded, as did urban streets and some small streams, slowing driving in some areas.
The Weather Service also issued a High Surf Advisory for ocean-facing beaches in Rhode Island and Cape Cod from midnight Saturday through midnight Sunday, with dangerous waves and strong rip currents possible.
Andrea, the first named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1, caused no major damage reported along the Eastern Seaboard.
T.F. Green Airport reported receiving 4.11 inches of rainfall from Thursday evening through Saturday morning -- more than the usual average rainfall for the month of June, which is 3.63 inches.