Power outages, tough evening commute

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Heavy rains and strong winds made for a tricky evening commute and left thousands of power customers in the dark Monday.

According to Eyewitness News Meteorologist Tony R Petrarca , a high wind warning is in effect for Southeastern Mass until 8 p.m.

Winds of 35 to 45 mph are expected with some gusts over 60 mph are possible.

This has the potentail to bring down tree branches and powerlines.

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The weather also caused some power outages in the area. Monday evening, National Grid reported 1,600 customers without power - most of those in Providence and Kent County.

• Check to see where power outages are located in the area

The bad weather was to blame for several flight cancellations into and out of T.F. Green Airport in Providence.

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Anyone planning to fly should check on their flight's status before heading to the airport.