RI Weather: Severe Thunderstorms Possible On First 80-Degree Day

What's shaping up to be the first summery day of 2019 could also see some severe thunderstorms in Rhode Island, throughout late Monday afternoon and evening. A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for all of Rhode Island for the possibility of severe thunderstorms, mainly from Boston to Providence. High winds, heavy rain and even hail are possible during the evening hours, leading to the possibility of power outages throughout the state.

Overnight, torrential rain and thunderstorms moved throughout the state, leading to a cooler, damp start to what is shaping up to be Rhode Island's first 80-degree day of 2019. The National Weather Service said the average first 80-degree day is May 4; today is May 20.

Here's a look at the Rhode Island forecast for the rest of the week, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Friday
A chance of showers before 9 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Patch National Staffer Mike Carraggi contributed to this report.