Thunderstorms, Hail Expected To Sweep Into Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND — Thursday started off on the cooler side. The day was comfortable, full of sunshine with a light breeze, but clouds eventually will come in and bring a chance of rain late Thursday night, according to Accuweather.

Most of Thursday night will be dry until about midnight, when there will be a high chance of showers and thunderstorms that will likely not let up until Friday night.

A heavy storm coming from the west, mixed with a cold front crossing on Friday, will bring the potential for thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Some storms may become strong to severe, with the potential for locally damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail.

Hefty humidity levels and high heat will also be a key factor in Friday's forecast as stronger thunderstorms make their way in the morning, with the heaviest chance of storms around 2 p.m. Some hail could also be in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

By Saturday, it should clear up with more comfortable temperatures, with a high near 73.

Father's Day/Juneteenth will feel similar, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s as well, though there could be some rain before 9 a.m., so bring an umbrella for your Father's Day breakfast.

Here's a breakdown of the weekend's weather, according to the National Weather Service:

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Some storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Wind gusts could reach as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. At night, mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 11-13 mph. By nightfall, there will be a slight chance of showers before 3 a.m. when it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Juneteenth/Father's Day

A chance of showers, mainly before 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 53.