With a friendly name like Bill, it’s hard to believe a hurricane could prove much of a rough sort.  As of late this week, however, Hurricane Bill means business as it continues its trek in a westerly—and increasingly northerly direction.  Will the Providence hurricane barrier get much use this weekend? Most likely not, as it still appears the storm will recurve to the east and out to see before bringing much in the way of wind and/or rain to southern New England.  That said, a tropical shower or a gusty breeze or two can’t be ruled out entirely, and the seas and surf should be in particularly gnarley mode as Bill makes its way within a few hundred miles of the region.