Scorching Weather Breaks 71-Year-Old Temperature Record

WARWICK, RI — Rhode Island smashed it's previous high temperature record Tuesday, set more than seven decades ago.

In 1949, the temperature peaked at T.F. Green Airport at 94 degrees, a record that was broken before noon. At 11:33 a.m., the airport logged 96 degrees, which only climbed from there. By 1:06 p.m., the temperature reached 99 degrees at the airport, according to the National Weather Service.

Heat indices were in the triple-digits for much of the day Tuesday. In the morning, the NWS upgraded the heat advisory to an excessive heat warning, in place until 8 p.m.

Cells of thunderstorms prompted a flood warning for parts of Kent and Providence counties, with the possibility for localized street flooding from heavy downpours.

"If you encounter flooded roadways, turn around, don't drown!" NWS said.

The extreme temperatures are expected to hang around for a few more days, with highs ranging from the low 90s to mid 80s for the remainder of the week.

Here's a look at the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

Tuesday Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Thursday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Sunday Night
Showers likely. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Areas of fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81.