Providence, Rhode Island – Warm, dry air will dominate Rhode Island Tuesday as the state sees one of its warmest days of the week — but the break in rain won’t last long.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, sunny skies will push highs to near 74°F in Providence on Tuesday, May 27. Winds will shift from the south at 6 mph during the afternoon, making it feel like summer for much of the day. The dry stretch continues into Tuesday night with mostly clear skies and a low around 53°F.
By Wednesday, clouds begin to creep back in. Daytime highs remain around 71°F, but increased cloud cover signals an approaching change. The real weather shift hits Thursday, when a 30% chance of showers could dampen roads and delay travel — especially along I-95 during the morning commute.
Thursday night sees that risk jump to 50% as rain becomes more likely. Friday will start off wet, but clearer skies are expected to return by the afternoon.
Here’s your 5-day extended outlook:
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 71°F. Light south winds.
- Thursday: Chance of showers, 67°F. Morning and evening rain likely.
- Friday: Showers early, then partly sunny, high 74°F.
- Saturday: 40% chance of rain. High near 72°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 72°F.
