RI Weather Forecast: Heavy Downpours, T-Storms Coming Today

More heavy downpours are expected today as some lovely morning weather gets washed out by a second rainstorm in three days. The National Weather Service said widespread rains should begin in the afternoon and intensify with locally heavy bursts for some people's Friday commute home. As of 9 a.m., no flood advisories were issued.

The rain should enter the area around 1 p.m. and cover all of Rhode Island and Southeastern Mass. by 2 p.m. Things should dry up around 6-7 p.m. It's "going to make for some PM commute headaches," the NWS said. You can see the radar simulation below:

A bit of thunder could roll in during the worst of it. Most of Rhode Island is expected to get a half inch of rain.

The morning temperatures are going to sit comfortably in the mid 50s to low 60s until the clouds come around noon.

Looking ahead, it's still a possibility that we see temperatures in the 80s next week. Wednesday and Thursday are slated to be in the high 70s and sunny.

Image via NWS Boston