RI Temperatures Approaching Record Highs Thursday

If you think Wednesday is hot, you wouldn't be wrong it is. With temperatures reaching 87 in the Providence area and humidity at 71 percent, school districts such as North Kingstown have already called for an early release.

Thursday though it's going to get much hotter and happen fast. Near record high temperatures are expected for much of New England with the Providence area reaching 93.

[Thursday: Excessive Heat/Thunderstorm Threat] Near record high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s expected Thu with heat index values near 100! Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thu afternoon/evening. pic.twitter.com/VHLRZ4scfZ

Outside though, it's going to feel more like temperatures are approaching triple digits. It's going to feel like it's 99 outside in the Providence area.

[Thursday Heat] While it will be another very warm and humid day again Wed, there is a higher risk of excessive heat on Thu with heat indices approaching 100 degrees. In addition to the heat, a few strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Thu afternoon/evening. pic.twitter.com/kPldcxHcXU

There's also a threat of thunderstorms for Thursday. There's a 50 percent chance of rain to go along with 68 percent humidity.

Providence Area Rest Of The Week Forecast
It's going to cool off rapidly after Thursday. Here's the rest of the week's forecast:

Friday - Mostly cloudy with a high of 73.

Saturday - Partly cloudy with a high of 71. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 56.

Images via NWS Boston