2 More Days Of Suffering: RI Heat Advisory Continues

RHODE ISLAND — The bad news: the heat and oppressive humidity is creeping into this week. The good news: the end is in sight.

Rhode Island hit its fifth day under a heat advisory on Monday, but the National Weather Service is planning to lift the warning on Tuesday night with cooler temperatures in the forecast.

The heat index — a combo of temperature and humidity values — on Monday will hit 102 in the Providence area. It will feel even hotter in heat island areas: parts of cities and towns with little shade, but plenty of concrete and asphalt.

Temperatures will stay pretty much in the 90-degree range across the state on Tuesday. But on Wednesday, temperatures will only reach into the high 70s and low 80s across the state, according to AccuWeather.

Here's what to expect from the end of the heat wave across Rhode Island, according to the National Weather Service:

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Expect some winds from the southwest of 14 to 16 mph. At night, it's expected to be partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Wind gusts could reach 26 mph.

Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 5 p.m. Otherwise, it's supposed to be partly sunny, with a high near 89. The chance of rain is 30 percent. At night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 a.m. The low should be around 70. There's a 60 percent chance of rain.

Wednesday: Showers are possible, as are thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Most of the day should be partly sunny, with a high of 81. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. At night, expect showers and a possible thunderstorm. The low should be around 70. The chance of rain is 90 percent.