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Providence’s Wild Weather Ride: Cloudy Start, Warm Wednesday, Weekend Chill

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Published on October 13, 2026
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Providence is starting Tuesday, October 13, with low clouds in the forecast. A warm Wednesday is followed by rain and a sharp weekend cooldown.

Low Clouds And Possible Showers Tuesday

Showers are possible Tuesday.

A slight chance of rain showers arrives Tuesday night, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Wednesday. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a mild low around 60 and south winds of 7 to 10 mph.

Warm Wednesday, Sunny Thursday

Wednesday, October 14, brings the week's warmest day so far, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees. A west wind around 9 mph could make it breezy at times, but overall it should be the easiest day this week for outdoor plans.

Thursday turns cooler but stays sunny, with a high near 62 and a low around 46 Thursday night. Rain is possible Friday into early Saturday.

Friday Brings Rain

Rain is possible Friday.

Rain could continue into early Saturday. The forecast currently lists no active land watches, warnings or advisories for Rhode Island.

Sunday Forecast

Sunday could bring light rain.

How This Week Compares With October Normals

According to the National Weather Service Boston/Norton Providence climate report, the normal high for October 13 is 65°F and the normal low is 46°F. As a seasonal reference for the wider forecast, highs range from 51°F Saturday to 78°F Wednesday, while overnight lows range from 33°F Saturday night to around 60°F Tuesday night.