RI Weather: Possibly Rainy Thanksgiving, Clear On Black Friday

RHODE ISLAND — Much of the country won't have much to be thankful for when it comes to the weather this Thanksgiving, and Rhode Island is no exception. Spotty showers are expected throughout the day on Thursday, but skies are expected to clear before shoppers head out for overnight Black Friday shopping.

The rain is expected to move in on Wednesday, with showers throughout the day and evening. On Thanksgiving Day, gusty winds and on-and-off rain are in the forecast, tapering off into the evening hours. No rain is expected for late Thursday night and Friday, though temperatures will likely drop into the high 20s overnight, so if you plan to line up for Black Friday shopping, bundle up.

With wind gusts as high as 30 to 50 mph expected in New York City, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade's iconic helium balloons could be grounded for the first time in decades. A final decision is expected early Thursday morning.

Here's a look at Rhode Island's Turkey Day forecast.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thanksgiving Day
A chance of showers, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 9 to 11 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers after 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.