Providence, RI – Residents will enjoy a pleasant start to the work week as mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures arrive on Monday. The clear conditions provide a brief window of ideal weather before a new system introduces the possibility of rain, potentially impacting outdoor activities for the Juneteenth holiday. This shift follows a weekend of decreasing clouds and milder temperatures across the state.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 74 degrees. A calm wind will become south at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon, making for a comfortable day. Drivers along I-95 and I-195 through the Providence metro area can anticipate clear roadways for both the morning and evening commutes. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the favorable weather for any outdoor tasks or travel.
The weather pattern begins to change as the week progresses. Tuesday will be partly sunny with a high of 76 degrees, while Wednesday turns mostly cloudy with a high reaching 80. The most significant change arrives on Juneteenth, as the forecast includes a chance of showers, mainly after 3 p.m. With a high near 87, any rainfall could create slick conditions for holiday travelers and those attending community events.
Looking ahead, sunny weather is expected to return Friday with a high near 82 degrees. For now, no active warnings are in effect, but residents should monitor for updates as the mid-week system approaches.
Here is the five-day forecast for Providence:
- Sunday: Decreasing clouds with a high near 70°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny with a high near 74°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with a high near 76°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 80°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): A chance of showers after 3 p.m. with a high near 87°F.
