Providence woke to clear skies and temperatures in the mid-50s Friday, with one more warm afternoon ahead before a sharp Halloween chill settles in. Highs should reach around 70 degrees before temperatures slide through the afternoon.
Afternoon Winds Raise Fire Concerns
The National Weather Service has issued fire-spread statements for parts of Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Providence is forecast to see west winds of 6 to 13 mph with local gusts up to 23 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents should use extra caution with matches, machinery and other ignition sources, and make sure cigarette butts and outdoor flames are fully extinguished. The wind will be strongest from the late morning into the mid-afternoon, making Friday a poor day to leave lightweight Halloween decorations unsecured.
The updated conditions add a more serious wrinkle to the sunny-to-chilly setup outlined in Hoodline's earlier forecast. Skies stay dry, but winds will pick up behind a cold front.
Halloween Starts Sunny And Ends Cold
Saturday will be sunny with a high near 57 degrees and light northwest winds, making for generally comfortable afternoon conditions. After sunset, temperatures will fall quickly under partly cloudy skies, making for a cold Halloween night.
Sunday brings another sunny day with a high near 61, followed by a mostly sunny Monday near 67 degrees. Tuesday should reach about 62 under mostly sunny skies.
A Dry Halloween Weekend
For now, Providence is looking at a dry stretch that starts warm, turns windy Friday and finishes Halloween weekend with a decidedly colder edge.
