RI Weather: One More Round Of Storms Tonight

The threat of one more bout of storms has prompted another hazardous weather outlook for the region. Forecasters said scattered showers and thunderstorms that could bring strong winds and heavy downpours are expected Thursday afternoon and evening.

It's the third time this week a hazardous weather outlook has been issued for thunderstorms. Monday night saw some storms, while a tornado warning was issued in northern Massachusetts Wednesday as more than 11,000 lost power in the region.

The weather warning Thursday is for all of Rhode Island. There is no exact timeline available and some forecasts only show a slim chance of rain.

"The main threat will be gusty winds and heavy downpours," the National Weather Service said.

We still have some times before we get there. The morning fog will gave way to sunny skies and high temperatures that could hit 90 degrees.

That warm-up, coupled with an incoming cold front, will cause the storms that will follow.

Providence-area forecast via NWS

Tonight - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday - A slight chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 6 mph.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 8 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Sunday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Sunday Night - A chance of rain between 2am and 3am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday - Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night - Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday - Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 8 mph.