Jessica Beaulieu, left, Keith Ferbert, center, and Robin Lavash, right, all of West Warwick, hang on together as a wave hits them on the jetty at the Camp Cronin Fishing Area in Narragansett.

The Providence Journal / Glenn Osmundson

Tropical Storm Danny turned out to be little more than a long, sustained soaker.

But it did create a dangerous surf and closed 15 beaches across the state.

By late Saturday afternoon, the storm had eased to a light sprinkle after dumping about three inches of rain across most of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. The National Weather Service reported that, over the past 24 hours, Middletown had 3.5 inches of rain, Little Compton just over 3 inches, and slightly more than 2 inches dropped in Charlestown.

The rainfall created plenty of puddles and a downed limb knocked out power at 3:30 p.m. for about 45 minutes in a neighborhood near Brickyard Pond in Barrington. There were no reports of flooding, and despite the steady precipitation, the Pawtuxet River in Cranston near the Warwick city line was almost 4 feet below the flood stage of 9 feet.

Nonetheless, the storm continues to impact those who plan on heading to the shore as sunshine is expected to return on Sunday with temperatures reaching 80 degrees.

The rain has produced poor water quality and closed many beaches. Also, a high surf advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The state Department of Health recommended the closure of the following beaches: Atlantic Beach Club in Middletown, Barrington Town Beach, Bristol Town Beach, City Park Beach in Warwick, Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick, Easton’s Beach in Newport, Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, Gorton Pond Beach in Warwick, North Kingstown Town Beach, Oakland Beach in Warwick, Peabody Beach in Middletown, Scarborough State Beach in Narragansett, Third Beach in Middletown and Warren Town Beach.

Beach status may change on a daily basis. Up-to-date information is available at www.health.ri.gov or at (401) 222-2751.

The weather service also continued to warn swimmers about rip tides, which are currents that can swiftly carry a swimmer into deeper water and exhaust someone trying to swim against it. Rip tides are especially hazardous near piers and jetties, favorite spots for fishermen and children.

bmalinow@projo.com