Providence, RI – Heat will crank up across Rhode Island Tuesday, with temperatures soaring near 91°F and a heat index potentially pushing into the triple digits during the afternoon. The combination of strong sun and light winds will make it one of the hottest days of the week.
According to the National Weather Service, southwest breezes will stay light, offering little cooling relief. The hottest conditions are expected from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., impacting downtown Providence, Warwick, and Pawtucket most directly. Officials recommend limiting strenuous outdoor activity during peak hours, staying hydrated, and checking on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning.
This heat wave is brief but intense, with midweek storms offering only partial cooling. Wednesday brings a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms, followed by a more noticeable drop in temperatures by Friday. Until then, sunny skies dominate, making early mornings the safest window for outdoor errands or exercise.
Temperatures remain elevated into Wednesday night before cooler air settles in to close out the workweek. Another stretch of warm, sunny weather is likely to return for the weekend.
Five Day Providence, RI Forecast:
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, high 91°F, low 68°F. Light southwest wind.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of storms after 2 p.m. High 90°F, low 71°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, chance of showers. High 87°F, low 66°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 83°F, low 60°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 84°F, low 64°F.
