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10K Without Power In Rhode Island Amid Powerful Thunderstorms Patch 3 hrs ago Rachel Nunes © Rachel Nunes/Patch More than 10,000 Rhode Islanders lost power as scattered, damaging thunderstorms swept across the state. NEWPORT, RI More than 10,000 Rhode Islanders were without power Tuesday evening as scattered, powerful storms made their way across the state. The fast-moving thunderstorms hit Rhode Island throughout the evening hours, dissipating after 8 p.m. ahead of another hot, humid day Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire state, which was in effect until 8 p.m. In addition, a special marine warning was issued for coastal areas of the state as thunderstorms kicked up dangerously high waves.

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