The storms are called "nor'easters" because they usually bring strong northeast winds over the East as they move north along the Atlantic Coast. Nor'easters also often bring heavy rain ...

"It'll start overnight tonight (May 21)," Pederson said Wednesday morning. "We will be looking at heavy rain and wind by the time Thursday morning rolls around." The forecaster's discussion on the ...

"We will be looking at heavy rain and wind by the time Thursday morning rolls around," Pederson said. Rhode Island is expected to see between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain, according to forecasts.

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