Rhode Island starts with bright sun and a cool breeze, but clouds quickly gather as moisture pushes toward the coast. By early afternoon, the sky turns grayer, and the first signs of wet pavement begin to develop across Providence.
According to the National Weather Service, Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Pawtucket will see increasing clouds with a 50% chance of showers developing after 2 p.m. Rain becomes more likely into the evening, creating slick travel on I-95, I-195, and Route 6 between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Water can quickly pool in low-lying stretches near downtown Providence and underpasses, reducing visibility and braking distance.
This is part of a broader system shifting east from the Lower Mississippi Valley, feeding moisture into the Northeast while keeping temperatures below seasonal norms. Highs reach near 65°F today, but the air turns damp and cooler as showers move in.
Rain chances increase to 60% Saturday night and into Sunday morning, with periods of steady rainfall that could slow weekend travel and outdoor plans. While severe storms are not expected, a few heavier bursts could briefly intensify rainfall and create minor street flooding in poor drainage areas.
Conditions improve late Sunday with clearing skies and a low near 39°F, raising a minor concern for chilly early-morning conditions in outlying areas. Monday brings sunshine and a high near 64°F, followed by warmer air pushing into the 70s by Tuesday.
Plan for slower travel this afternoon and evening, avoid water-covered roads, and allow extra time on highways as rain develops across Providence.
