Providence, Rhode Island – Thunderstorms could interrupt weekend plans in Providence Saturday afternoon as Rhode Island enters a stretch of unstable summer weather. Drivers on I-95 and event-goers should expect delays, slick roads, and patchy fog beginning after 2 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms are likely between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday. Rainfall totals may reach up to a half inch in isolated areas. Patchy fog could reduce visibility during the evening, especially along coastal routes and major highways.
South winds of 5 to 8 mph will accompany Saturday’s high of 74°F, adding humidity to an already damp day. Saturday night remains unsettled with more thunderstorm chances, particularly before 9 p.m.
Sunday brings better conditions. Showers may linger before 11 a.m., but skies will clear to partly sunny with highs near 77°F—ideal for outdoor plans, though some trails and parks may remain muddy.
By Monday, temperatures rise sharply. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 83°F. That summer heat builds into Tuesday and Wednesday with highs reaching 87°F, possibly signaling the start of a hotter July 4th week.
📆 Five-Day Outlook for Providence, RI
- Friday (June 27): High 72°F – Decreasing clouds
- Saturday: High 74°F – Thunderstorms after 2 p.m., patchy fog
- Sunday: High 77°F – AM showers, then clearing
- Monday: High 83°F – Mostly sunny
- Tuesday: High 87°F – Isolated PM storms possible, hot and humid
