Providence, RI – A loud, restless wind sweeps across southern New England this morning as tree limbs sway and leaves scatter through neighborhoods. Gusts near 50 mph are expected through this evening, prompting a Wind Advisory across Rhode Island and much of eastern and central Massachusetts. The blustery pattern will bring travel hazards, downed branches, and a few scattered power outages before calmer air returns midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, west winds will strengthen through late morning, peaking between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday. Sustained speeds of 25 to 30 mph with higher gusts may make driving difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles on I-95, I-195, and Route 146. Residents should secure outdoor furniture, trash bins, and early holiday decorations to prevent damage.
Temperatures will hold steady in the mid-50s through Wednesday as clouds increase. The next system arrives late Wednesday with a 50% chance of rain spreading inland from the coast. Thursday turns cooler and mostly sunny before another round of showers develops Friday night into early Saturday — just in time for Veterans Day weekend events.
While no early-season snow is expected yet, models hint at a colder pattern building over northern New England next week — one that could bring the first wintry mix before Thanksgiving. For now, expect a classic November whiplash: one day of wild wind followed by calm skies, falling leaves, and a chill that lingers just long enough to remind everyone that winter is closing in fast.
