Another Heat Advisory As RI Braces For Possible Heat Wave

The week is off to a sweltering start in Rhode Island, with highs topping 90 degrees on Monday and the possibility for a heat wave in the first half of the week. A heat advisory has been issued for the state from 8 a.m. on Monday until 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

To qualify as a heatwave, temperatures must be 90 degrees or higher for at least three days in a row.

High humidity will bring up the heat index, making already extreme temperatures feel even hotter. During heat advisories, try to limit time outdoors, drink extra water and be aware of signs of heat-related illness.

Thunderstorms are possible throughout the week, including a chance of scattered showers on Monday night. There is a chance of showers throughout the day on Wednesday, leading into possible thunderstorms at night.

Here's a look at this week's forecast from the National Weather Service.

Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2 p.m and 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Thursday
A chance of showers before 10 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.