Providence, R.I. – Showers are set to move into Rhode Island by Wednesday afternoon, bringing slick roads and reduced visibility through late night hours. Drivers around Providence could face patchy fog and up to an inch of rainfall before the system pushes out.
According to the National Weather Service, showers begin after 4 p.m. Wednesday with rain chances near 80%. Winds will shift northeast at 5 to 9 mph, increasing overnight with gusts up to 23 mph. Additional showers may linger into Thursday, with another 30% chance of rain and breezy northeast winds topping 26 mph.
The damp stretch should break by Friday, when conditions turn mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s. Sunshine and calmer winds dominate the weekend, with temperatures reaching the lower 80s Saturday afternoon.
Travelers are advised to plan for slower commutes Wednesday evening and early Thursday, especially in low-lying areas where visibility may drop in fog. Residents should secure loose outdoor items before winds increase late Wednesday night.
More updates are expected if showers intensify, but conditions should stabilize heading into the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Providence, RI:
- Wednesday: Showers after 4 p.m., high near 68. Rain chance 80%.
- Wednesday Night: Showers and patchy fog, low 58. Gusts up to 23 mph.
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high near 69. Breezy with gusts up to 26 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 77.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 82. Clear and mild at night.
