PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The National Weather Service at 3:30 p.m. issued a tornado watch for much of Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts, and for the coastal waters of both states.
The Weather Service said that residents of Providence, Washington, Kent, Bristol and Newport counties should be on the lookout for large hail and damaging winds.
The watch is in effect until 9 p.m.
Later, the National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for Narragansett Bay, saying a storm over Greenwich Bay is moving northeast.
Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately. There is a possibility of waterspouts, which can overturn boats.
The warning was in effect until 6:30 p.m.
At 3 p.m., the National Weather Service at 3 p.m. issued a Special Marine Warning for Block Island Sound, Rhode Island Sound and the waters off Martha's Vineyard, Point Judith and Quonset Point, telling small craft to seek safe harbor immediately.
The storm line is moving north at 30 knots, and strong gusts and lightning can be expected.
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