New Bedford parks, beaches to close ahead of storm

New Bedford parks, beaches to close ahead of storm

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — While Hurricane Lee is not expected to make landfall locally, a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for parts of Southeast Massachusetts, including New Bedford. The city is preparing for strong winds, expected to hit the city on Friday night and Saturday. Heavy rains could also cause some flooding in low-lying areas. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said Padanaram Avenue is the city's lowest point where they'll be w…