Providence, R.I. – Unsettled skies are set to return to Rhode Island late Friday as spotty showers move in, threatening weekend travel and Father’s Day plans. Drivers along I-95 should expect wet pavement and reduced visibility beginning Friday night through Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, a 30% chance of showers begins after 2 a.m. Saturday, with south winds picking up ahead of a broader rain system. New precipitation amounts will remain low, but cloudy skies and occasional rain will linger through the weekend. A 40% rain chance remains in effect both Saturday and early Sunday, especially before 11 a.m.
Providence and surrounding cities including Cranston, Warwick, and Pawtucket may see gusts of up to 15 mph Friday evening, shifting to light northeast winds by Sunday. Highs will stay in the 60s and low 70s — a significant cooldown from Thursday’s 87°F high.
If you’re planning to celebrate outdoors for Father’s Day, consider moving events indoors or packing rain gear. Showers should clear by mid-morning Sunday, though skies will remain mostly cloudy.
Looking ahead, Monday and Tuesday will stay mild and mostly dry, with gradual clearing and highs climbing back into the mid-70s by Tuesday.
📅 Five-Day Forecast for Providence, RI (June 12–17):
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 87°F. Breezy.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 79°F. Showers likely late night.
- Saturday: Cloudy, chance of showers (40%), high 63°F.
- Sunday (Father’s Day): Showers early, then mostly cloudy, high 67°F.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 70°F. Calm winds.
