Rhode Island Weather Alert: Showers and Gusty Winds Hit Columbus Day, Sunshine Returns Midweek

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PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Islanders waking up on this Columbus Day can expect a soggy start to the holiday week. Heavy rain, gusty winds, and patchy fog are combining to make travel tricky across I-95 and major secondary routes this morning. Commuters and shoppers should use caution, especially on slick highways and local bridges.

According to the National Weather Service, showers will persist through the afternoon with isolated thunderstorms possible. Winds from the northeast could gust up to 33 mph, reducing visibility and causing brief delays along coastal routes. By Tuesday, lighter rain continues before giving way to mostly sunny skies and calmer breezes by midweek.

Wednesday marks a welcome change as high pressure brings dry, mild conditions with highs near 64°F — perfect for pumpkin patch visits or early fall leaf viewing across Roger Williams Park and the Blackstone Valley corridor.

The second half of the week remains bright and comfortable. Thursday and Friday will stay mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s and crisp nighttime lows in the 40s — ideal for outdoor plans and early Halloween decorating.

5-Day Forecast Snapshot for Providence, RI:

  • Monday (Columbus Day): Rain, high 58°F. Breezy.
  • Tuesday: Showers taper off, high 68°F.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 64°F.
  • Thursday: Clear and calm, high 55°F.
  • Friday: Mostly clear, highs in the 60s, lows in the 40s.

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