* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...All of Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and much of southeast Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...A widespread 2-3 inches of rain is expected with localized 4"+ amounts possible through this evening. This may result in some small stream and mainstem river flooding. Heavy rain may also result in localized urban flooding and potentially impact part of the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flooding is possible from excessive rainfall today and into this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood