Weather
Thunderstorms Back In The Forecast For Rhode Island
Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected throughout the afternoon, bringing downpours, high winds and potentially hail.
As has been the case for much of July, severe weather is back in the forecast for Rhode Island Wednesday afternoon.
The national Weather Service placed the entire state under a "slight" risk of severe weather, the second of five tiers. That means that scattered, severe thunderstorms are possible throughout the afternoon and evening hours, bringing the potential for strong downpours, high winds up to 60 mph and possibly large hail. The greatest risk will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., the NWS said.
Here's a look at the latest Rhode Island forecast from the National Weather Service.
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Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 3 p.m. High near 85. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 62. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light west wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
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