Providence, Rhode Island – Drivers across Rhode Island are waking up to dense fog, slick roads, and heavy showers Thursday, but there’s a silver lining ahead: fall’s first weekend is shaping up to be dry and sunny. The early morning commute, especially along I-95 and Route 4, could be impacted by reduced visibility and wet pavement.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, thunderstorms are likely throughout Thursday, with strong winds and downpours peaking between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Gusts may reach 30 mph near the coast. Thursday night’s low dips to 60°F as widespread rain continues before clearing by dawn Friday.
By Friday afternoon, clouds will break, setting up a pleasant stretch of early fall weather just in time for the weekend. Saturday and Sunday are expected to stay dry with highs in the low 70s and light winds from the north. Skies turn mostly clear both nights with temperatures in the upper 50s.
Looking ahead to the first week of October, a slight drop in temperature is expected Tuesday and Wednesday, with lows dipping into the upper 40s inland—an early taste of what cooler fall mornings will feel like.
Now is the time to check windshield wipers, drive cautiously in fog, and plan outdoor events for the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Providence, Rhode Island:
- Friday: Morning showers tapering; high 69°F, low 60°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny; high 76°F, low 59°F
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, dry; high 74°F, low 61°F
- Monday: High 78°F, mostly sunny; low 58°F
- Tuesday: High 70°F, cooler at night near 50°F with clear skies
