Extreme Heat Coming To RI Later In The Week

RHODE ISLAND — After a little break from the heat this past weekend, Rhode Island is expected to get whacked with yet another hot week.

Between the heat and humidity, we're looking at a scorcher mid-week as temps soar into the mid 90s, according to AccuWeather.

With most of the state still under a severe drought, that trend looks like it is going to continue as most of us won't see rain until at least Friday, though a thunderstorm is possible Tuesday as well.

The mugginess is likely to linger as most of us reach mid-90s Tuesday afternoon. A cold front is on the way and should hit a good chunk of the Ocean State by Tuesday night, which should provide a little relief - for now. But that cold front should only hit a few areas, and scattered showers will likely be brief.

Wednesday will feel nice, with most temperatures lingering in the mid-80s before the extreme heat picks up by mid-morning Thursday, AccuWeather predicts.

Here's what the extreme heat timeline is expected to look like, according to the National Weather Service:

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind of 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. An afternoon thunderstorm is possible. By Tuesday night, there will be a chance of a thunderstorm. It should be partly cloudy and humid, with a low of 69.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 7 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear and humid, with a low around 67.

Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Thursday night should cool down, being partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday
A thunderstorm is possible in the afternoon. The day should start sunny and then turn cloudy and remain hot and humid with a high of 91. Chance of precipitation is 55 percent. At night, expect patchy clouds, humidity and a low of 71.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89 and the possibility of a thunderstorm. The chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 91. There could be a thundershower in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.