Providence drivers may need to slow down on I-95 Tuesday night as thunderstorms build across Rhode Island, bringing the risk of slick roads and reduced visibility. Storms could develop by sunset, affecting the evening commute and increasing the chance of isolated power outages.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will start dry with mostly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees. By late evening, clouds increase and storms may fire across central and southern Rhode Island. A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms continues through midnight.
These storms could drop heavy rain in a short window, especially across Providence, Warwick, and Cranston. Travel along I-95, Route 146, and Route 295 may slow due to ponding water. Emergency crews advise keeping headlights on, reducing speed, and charging devices in case of brief power disruptions.
After Tuesday, cooler fall weather returns. Wednesday brings highs in the lower 70s with scattered showers, continuing into Wednesday night. Another round of showers is likely Thursday, though rainfall totals appear lighter. Friday and Saturday stay unsettled, with mostly cloudy skies and occasional rain, keeping highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.
The unsettled pattern signals a firm shift into fall across Rhode Island. Stay alert for updated advisories, especially if storms strengthen Tuesday evening.
Five-Day Forecast for Providence, Rhode Island
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 81. Evening storms possible, low 62.
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high 72. Night showers, low 57.
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high 69. Night rain, low 58.
- Friday: Cloudy with showers, high 73. Night showers, low 62.
- Saturday: Cloudy with showers, high 73. Night showers, low 59.
