Providence turns mostly sunny Thursday afternoon, with temperatures near 60. North winds of 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 30 mph, will keep the day feeling sharper than the thermometer suggests. The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and no rain in the forecast.
Dry In Providence, Rougher Near The Coast
Subtropical Storm Josephine remains offshore, and the National Hurricane Center’s initial forecast discussion projected it would move northeastward away from the United States. In Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound, the National Weather Service canceled the Gale Warning but kept a Small Craft Advisory in effect until 8 a.m. Friday, with north winds of 15 to 25 knots, gusts up to 30 knots and seas of 4 to 6 feet.
The marine hazard is more pronounced than the city forecast suggests. In Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound, north winds of 15 to 25 knots, gusts up to 30 knots and seas of 4 to 6 feet prompted the National Weather Service to keep a Small Craft Advisory in effect until 8 a.m. Friday; the Gale Warning for those waters was canceled. The agency advises inexperienced mariners to avoid hazardous conditions.
Josephine’s subtropical designation reflects its structure: the National Hurricane Center said the storm formed after nearby fronts dissipated and thunderstorms organized near its warm-core center. The Center’s initial forecast discussion projected the system would turn northeast and move away from the United States, distinguishing its offshore track from the colder, blustery conditions Providence is experiencing.
Frost Possible Friday Night
Friday will be sunny, with a high near 55 and a low around 32 Friday night; patchy frost is possible after midnight. Saturday may start with areas of frost before 9 a.m., then sunshine should lift temperatures to about 59. Sunday stays sunny, with a high near 63 and patchy frost possible before 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service’s Providence forecast.
Warm-Up Builds Into Monday
Dry conditions are possible into Wednesday, with a mild Monday near 67. The practical forecast is simple: a jacket for early mornings, sunglasses by midday, and extra caution for anyone heading onto rough coastal waters.
