Providence, RI – Rhode Island commuters should plan for foggy conditions early Tuesday, September 16, before sunshine returns by afternoon. Morning travel may slow, especially on I-95 and local highways near Providence, due to reduced visibility. Drivers should allow extra time and use headlights in low-visibility zones.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday begins mostly cloudy with patchy fog clearing by 9 a.m. Highs will reach near 78 degrees, offering comfortable fall weather once the fog lifts. Calm winds will turn east at about 8 mph later in the day.
Tuesday night will remain mostly cloudy with lows near 54 degrees. Light winds continue, keeping conditions cool and calm.
Looking further into the week, Wednesday will stay mostly cloudy with highs near 73. Overnight, showers may develop after midnight, creating slick road conditions for early Thursday drivers. Thursday morning carries a 30 percent chance of rain before skies clear again by afternoon, when highs reach 76.
By Friday, sunny skies and temperatures near 80 will make for ideal late-summer conditions. The warm stretch continues into Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 and lows in the mid-40s to mid-50s at night.
Overall, Rhode Island residents should prepare for foggy starts Tuesday and midweek showers, but enjoy a sunny, warm weekend ahead. Travelers are encouraged to monitor daily forecasts and plan around changing morning conditions.
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