PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island residents can expect a stretch of summer-like warmth through the weekend, with highs climbing into the low 80s before showers return by midweek. Drivers, beachgoers, and anyone planning outdoor events will enjoy mostly sunny skies through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, Saturday will be sunny with a high near 81, followed by a warmer Sunday topping out at 82 degrees. Winds will stay light through the weekend, though a south breeze could pick up near the coast Sunday afternoon.
Monday continues the dry trend, reaching 81 under clear skies. The weather begins to turn Tuesday night, when a storm system moves in from the west. Showers are likely after midnight with stronger southwest winds reaching up to 14 mph by Tuesday afternoon. Rainfall is expected to continue Wednesday, bringing cooler air with highs in the 60s.
Travelers should prepare for wet commutes Tuesday night into Wednesday, with localized downpours and gusts reducing visibility. Those with outdoor plans early next week should take advantage of the dry weekend before the shift.
Five Day Forecast for Providence, RI:
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 81. Low 55.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 82. Low 58.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 81. Low 58.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 77. Showers likely overnight. Low 59.
- Wednesday: Showers possible, high near 69. Low 43.
