Scorching Weekend Expected As Summer Heat Hits Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND — Rhode Island had a comfortable start to the week, but Ocean State residents will soon start to feel more seasonable warmth, as temperatures bump into the 80s Friday and continue rising throughout the weekend.

Thursday will remain a comfortable middleman, with temperatures lingering around the mid-70s, and some areas more inland might approach 80 by the late afternoon, according to AccuWeather.

There is potential for a few scattered sprinkles and showers that are likely to completely disappear by Saturday, when temperatures are likely to reach 90 degrees in some areas both Saturday and Sunday.

According to AccuWeather, the UV index on Saturday is expected to be at 10, which is very high - so don't forget the sunscreen! Humidity is also expected to increase, with temperatures feeling like 96 on Saturday.

Monday could bring in some change, as a cold front heading into New England from the northwest should be enough to have Rhode Islanders feeling the humidity, but also maybe experiencing a few showers and thunderstorms.

Here's a breakdown of the weekend's weather, according to AccuWeather:

Thursday

There will be a slight chance of showers, the remainder of the day should be partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 25 percent. By Thursday night, there should be patches of fog after midnight. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy, with an average low around 58 degrees.

Friday

Early morning should bring areas of fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. There's also a 40 percent chance of rain. Friday night should be mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph, becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind, becoming south 8 to 10 mph in the morning. By Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind gusts of 25 mph.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Wind gusts could reach 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 88 percent. Monday night will bring even more showers, mainly before 9 p.m. It should stay mostly cloudy, with a low around 59 and the chance of precipitation will stay at 55 percent.