RI Weather: After Days Of Rain, Sunny Weekend Ahead

After a week of grey skies and drizzle, some sunshine is finally on the way to the Ocean State. Clear skies and warm temperatures are in the weekend forecast, offering cooped-up residents the chance to get some fresh air.

Every Friday, especially when good weather is in the forecast, Gov. Gina Raimondo reminds residents that a stay-at-home order is in effect statewide until May 8. For now, state beaches and parks remain closed, though that could change soon as part of Phase One of reopening, which will only be possible if everyone continues to follow the rules until then, she said.

Playing outside, walks through the neighborhood and bike rides are still acceptable and are encouraged by the governor.

Saturday will likely be the nicest day of the weekend, with clear skies and temperatures nearing 70. Expect some cloud on Sunday, but the warm temperatures will remain. Monday will be a little cooler, but the sunshine is expected to stick around.

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

Friday
Showers, mainly before 11 a.m. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 1 p.m. High near 62. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 6 to 14 mph.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light north wind.

Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind.

Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.