Providence woke to light rain Friday, with temperatures in the mid-40s and a damp morning commute ahead. The rain should ease later in the day, leaving a cool, damp feel.
Rain Tapers By Early Afternoon
Rain is expected Friday, mainly in the morning, though showers may linger into the afternoon in parts of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Providence’s high is expected to be in the mid-40s, with north winds 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. The National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies.
The departing storm may leave more than a damp commute: north to northeast gusts are expected to persist through Friday, while lingering showers are most likely along the Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts coast. The National Weather Service says gusts could reach 25 to 30 mph in southeast New England, with the strongest winds over Cape Cod and the islands. The regional forecast discussion says high pressure should then bring a mostly dry stretch next week.
Saturday Starts The Weekend Reset
Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny in Providence, with a high in the upper 40s. The tradeoff arrives Saturday night, when temperatures could fall into the lower 30s under partly cloudy skies. Sunday brings sunshine and a high in the upper 40s, making it the first noticeably friendlier outdoor day of the weekend. The National Weather Service forecast gives those temperatures for Providence.
The land alert picture is quiet: the National Weather Service lists no watches, warnings or advisories for Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Marine conditions are different, with a Small Craft Advisory and Gale Warnings in effect on portions of southern New England waters through 7 p.m. Friday. Those notices concern boating conditions rather than Providence streets. The NWS alert listing distinguishes the marine notices from the clear land-area status.
Sunshine And Warmer Temperatures Next Week
Sunny skies and a gradual warmup are expected next week. Highs should reach the lower 50s Monday, the mid-50s Tuesday and the lower 60s Wednesday and Thursday, while overnight lows are forecast around 30 to the mid-30s. Mostly clear or sunny weather is expected through the period. The National Weather Service’s extended forecast supports the warming trend.
