Providence, Rhode Island – Winds will rip through Rhode Island Monday with gusts near 30 mph, making for a blustery start to the workweek. Providence will feel the heat too, as temperatures push toward a warm spring high of 66°F.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday’s northwest winds could reach 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph in urban corridors and along I-95. Residents should secure outdoor items and use caution during morning and afternoon travel. Cooler air moves in overnight with lows dipping to 47°F under mostly clear skies.
By Tuesday, conditions calm slightly. Expect partly sunny skies and a comfortable high around 63°F. Winds ease to around 8 mph before cloud cover increases again Tuesday night.
Rain chances grow midweek. A 30% chance of showers arrives Wednesday afternoon with a high near 56°F. By Wednesday night, that risk jumps to 60% with steadier rain likely after 1 a.m. Thursday looks soggy, with a 70% chance of showers throughout the day and temperatures dropping into the low 50s.
5-Day Spring Weather Outlook:
- Monday: Windy, high 66°F. Gusts up to 29 mph.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 63°F. Calm winds.
- Wednesday: Showers by afternoon, high 56°F. 60% rain chance by night.
- Thursday: Showers likely, high 54°F. 70% chance of rain.
- Friday: More rain possible, high 58°F.
