High winds downed trees and large limbs across northern Rhode Island, causing scattered power outages. A large limb fell onto railroad tracks in Cumberland.
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High winds downed trees and large limbs across northern Rhode Island, causing scattered power outages. A large limb fell onto railroad tracks in Cumberland. Although peak winds only reach 45 to 55 mph, they were string enough to cause damage.
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1 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.
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