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Rainy Thursday Before Springlike Temps Return To Rhode Island
Expect highs in the mid 30s to 40s before a significant warm-up with sunshine on Friday.
RHODE ISLAND — Rain arrived in Rhode Island overnight ahead of a cold, dreary day Thursday. The cold rain won't be here to stay, since springlike warmth is back in the forecast to end the week.
Highs are only expected to reach the mid 30s to 40s Thursday, with rain throughout the day and some wind gusts.
The rain is expected to taper off by about 8 a.m. on Friday, ahead of clear skies and a 20-degree warm-up. Temperatures are expected to peak at about 61 degrees, with some gusty winds up to 20 mph.
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Expect springlike weather throughout the weekend. Highs are expected to be in the low-to-mid 50s, with some slight breeze.
Chilly weather is expected to return Monday, with partly cloudy skies but highs only a few degrees above freezing.
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