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RI Weekend Weather: Sweater Weather Is On Its Way
Cooler temperatures and sunny skies are in the forecast for this weekend in Rhode Island.
After weeks of sunny skies and summery temperatures, fall has finally arrived in Southern New England. Starting this weekend, sweater weather is here, with temperatures only reaching the high 50s on Saturday.
Sunny skies are expected throughout the weekend, starting Friday and lasting until Sunday night. Expect cooler temperatures for the first half of the weekend, with temperatures peaking near 70 on Sunday afternoon.
Starting Sunday night, showers will move in, paving the way for a wet and dreary Monday.
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Here's a look at this weekend's forecast for Rhode Island from the National Weather Service.
Friday
A chance of showers before 9 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Light south wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 6 to 14 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
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