Providence, RI – Showers and patchy fog are drenching Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts overnight, creating slick roads and low visibility for early Friday commuters, but relief is on the way with sunshine and rising temperatures by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, MA, steady rain and dense fog will continue until sunrise, with new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter inch possible. Drivers from Providence to Attleboro should use caution on Friday morning, especially near major routes like I-95 and I-295, as northeast winds up to 11 mph and low clouds linger until late morning.
Skies gradually clear by Friday afternoon, making way for mostly sunny weather across the region. Highs will rebound to the upper 70s Saturday and soar into the low 80s by Sunday, delivering ideal conditions for outdoor plans from Newport beaches to Lincoln Woods. Utilities report no major outages, but residents are encouraged to keep devices charged and allow extra travel time before noon Friday.
The unsettled pattern marks a brief departure from recent dry weeks, offering relief to gardens but minor disruptions for the morning rush. Patchy fog may return overnight, but no additional storms are forecast through Monday.
Rain and fog clear by Friday afternoon, with sunny, warmer weather holding through early next week. Stay tuned for any new advisories from the National Weather Service.
Five Day Bullet Point Forecast:
- Friday: Showers ending by 10 a.m., patchy fog early, high 71°F, turning mostly sunny by afternoon.
- Saturday: Mostly clear, high 79°F, light winds.
- Sunday: Sunny and warm, high 83°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 87°F, calm winds.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 86°F, mild breeze.
