Providence, RI – Extreme heat is set to grip Rhode Island Monday, with afternoon highs near 92°F and a heat index that could climb into the triple digits, creating dangerous conditions for outdoor activities. Residents are urged to limit strenuous work and stay hydrated during the hottest part of the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, calm morning winds will shift southwest at 6 mph by the afternoon, locking in the heat across much of the state. The most intense conditions are expected from noon to 5 p.m., especially in urban centers such as Providence, Pawtucket, and Warwick, where pavement and buildings trap heat.
The prolonged stretch will keep temperatures in the 90s through Wednesday, with mostly clear nights offering little relief. The Rhode Island Department of Health advises checking on elderly neighbors, avoiding outdoor pets’ exposure to hot pavement, and making use of public cooling centers where available.
Heat alerts remain possible into midweek before cooler air and partly cloudy skies return Thursday. Stay tuned to local updates as advisories may be extended if the hot pattern lingers.
Five Day Providence, RI Forecast
- Sunday: Sunny and hot, high 87°F, low 65°F
- Monday: Sunny, extreme heat, high 92°F, low 67°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high heat risk, high 93°F, low 68°F
- Wednesday: Hot, high 91°F, low 71°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 88°F, low 68°F
