Coastal Flood Statement

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.4 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water) around the evening high tides.

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM EDT this evening through late Monday night. The evening high tide periods tonight, Sunday night and Monday night are of the greatest concern.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding occurs along the most vulnerable shoreline locales in Newport, Portsmouth and Middletown. This includes flooding at parking lots near beaches in Newport, and a portion of Hazard Road. Minor coastal flooding also occurs on several streets in the Common Fence Point area.