Providence is starting Wednesday, November 4, with clear skies and temperatures around 52 degrees, but the city is headed for an unusually warm afternoon near 75. The sunny stretch has one more strong performance before rain moves in late Thursday and hangs around through Saturday.
Warm Wednesday Could Challenge A Providence Record
Wednesday will turn sunny across Providence, with southwest winds between 3 and 10 mph and temperatures peaking in the mid-70s before easing during the afternoon. The National Weather Service lists Providence's record high for November 4 as 77 degrees, set in 1987, putting the forecast just a few degrees shy of that mark.
Wednesday night will stay mild and partly cloudy, with a low near 57. Thursday, November 5, should remain warm despite mostly cloudy skies, reaching about 74 degrees before rain becomes likely after 10 p.m.
Rain Arrives Thursday Night And Intensifies Friday
Friday, November 6, is shaping up as the wettest day of the stretch, with rain expected before 1 p.m. and continuing into the afternoon. The forecast calls for a slight chance of thunderstorms, a high near 69 and a 100% chance of precipitation.
Rain and a chance of thunderstorms will continue Friday night, with temperatures falling to around 56. The broader National Weather Service discussion says 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible across parts of central and eastern southern New England, though exact totals remain uncertain.
Poor-drainage and urban flooding could develop during the heaviest downpours, particularly where leaves block storm drains, but no watches, warnings or advisories are posted for Rhode Island and flash flooding is not currently expected.
Saturday Stays Damp Before Cooler Air Moves In
Saturday, November 7, brings another chance of rain, with a high near 66 and a 60% precipitation chance. A slight chance of rain remains Saturday night as temperatures drop to about 45.
Sunday should offer a better outdoor window, with only a slight chance of early rain before mostly sunny skies take over and temperatures reach around 60. The next week turns cooler, with highs in the upper 50s and overnight lows falling into the upper 30s.
