Providence, RI – Warm spring air is set to sweep across Rhode Island this weekend, bringing gusty winds, rising temperatures, and a brief return of rain by early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, Providence will see increasing clouds Friday with a high near 62°F and winds gusting up to 21 mph. By Saturday, temperatures will rise sharply to a springtime high near 73°F, but southwest winds could gust up to 26 mph, potentially affecting drivers on I-95 and local Easter events.
Saturday night remains mostly cloudy, with winds persisting and a low near 54°F. Sunday brings more seasonal warmth, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 65°F—ideal for outdoor Easter celebrations. However, the winds won’t let up, reaching gusts of 24 mph.
Rain returns Monday night with a 50% chance of showers and a low around 43°F. The unsettled weather will likely continue into Tuesday, with another round of showers expected and gusty conditions persisting.
🌤️ 5-Day Spring Weather Outlook for Providence, RI:
- Friday: High 62°F, increasing clouds, gusts to 21 mph
- Saturday: High 73°F, partly sunny, gusts up to 26 mph
- Sunday (Easter): High 65°F, mostly sunny, breezy
- Monday Night: Chance of rain, low 43°F
- Tuesday: High 61°F, showers likely, breezy
