Rhode Island – Sunshine and dry pavement make for easy travel around Providence today, but the five-day picture turns progressively wetter. By Wednesday, rain chances reach 70% as temperatures retreat into the mid-70s.
According to the National Weather Service, Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport reported 68 degrees shortly before 9 a.m. Humidity stood at 55%, with north winds near 13 mph.
Providence reaches 78 degrees today under sunny skies. Winds ease during the afternoon, offering a comfortable late-summer day across Rhode Island.
Clouds increase this evening as temperatures fall toward 59 degrees.
Sunday warms to 82 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Southwest winds increase to 5 to 10 mph during the morning.
The first rain opportunity arrives Sunday evening. The NWS places the shower chance at 30%, mainly between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Rainfall could reach one-tenth to one-quarter inch.
Monday provides a break. Providence turns partly sunny and reaches 80 degrees, followed by partly cloudy skies and a low near 62.
Then umbrellas become important.
Tuesday brings a 40% shower chance after 9 a.m. The high drops to 74 degrees, eight degrees below Sunday’s peak. Rain chances increase to 50% Tuesday evening.
Wednesday carries the wettest signal. The NWS gives Providence a 50% daytime shower chance near 75 degrees. That increases to 60% Wednesday evening, with showers likely before 3 a.m.
Plan extra time on I-95, I-195 and Route 146 when showers develop. Wet pavement could affect the Providence commute, although the supplied data does not indicate flooding.
No thunderstorms, tornado threat, snow, ice or near-freezing temperatures appear in the local outlook.
The Weather Prediction Center expects showers to expand into New England as the larger weather pattern shifts. Additional local updates could refine rain timing as Tuesday approaches.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for Providence, Rhode Island
- Today: Sunny, high 78°F. Increasing clouds this evening, low 59°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 82°F. 30% shower chance Sunday evening, low 65°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 80°F. Partly cloudy in the evening, low 62°F.
- Tuesday: 40% chance of showers after 9 a.m., high 74°F. Rain chance rises to 50% Tuesday evening.
- Wednesday: 50% chance of showers, high 75°F. Showers become likely Wednesday evening with a 60% chance.
