Providence (02860) Daily Weather Forecast

Providence City Water Parks, Splash Pads Opening Early For Heatwave

See a full list of Providence water parks, splash pads, and cooling centers a head of this week's expected heatwave.

Providence Mayor Talks Hurricane Prep In Aftermath Of Flash Flooding

With Hurricane Lee potentially on course for RI, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley faces questions about the city's readiness following floods.

RI Storms: Tornado Confirmed By Johnston Mayor, Car Lifted 10-15 Feet

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Providence Friday morning.

Providence Hits Record High Temperature, Weeks After Record Low: NWS

Rhode Island has faced a rollercoaster of temperature swings this month, from temperatures in the below zero to the 60s.

Warming Centers Opening In Providence Amid Frigid Temperatures

Winds chills in RI are expected to be dangerous and reach their coldest since February 2016, according to the National Weather Service.

Providence Residents Urged to Exercise Caution Ahead Of Frigid Weekend

Dangerously cold temperatures and high winds are forecasted for Friday evening through the weekend.

Daylight Saving Time Ends: When The Sun Sets Sunday In Providence

We'll fall back an hour on Sunday, and will experience the earliest sunset of the year on Sunday afternoon.

'Severe Flooding' Closes Providence DMV

The location at 325 Melrose St. is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday after flooding in the city.

Providence Flooding Forces Raft Rescues, Displaces Students

Flooding also closed portions of major highways through the state's biggest city. Here's what happened.

Peace Street Building Collapses Amid Providence Flooding: Police

Police and fire officials are also dealing with a collapsed building on Peace Street, though no one was injured. Here's what to know.

Flood Warning Issued For Providence County

Three to five inches of rain have already fallen in the areas around Providence, the National Weather Service said. Here's what to know.

More Dangerous Heat In Providence’s Future: How Hot Will It Get

A new model shows more dangerous heat in years ahead, but how hot will Providence get?

Providence Opens Cooling Centers Amid Heat Advisory

Cooling centers will open and pool hours will be extended on Thursday and Friday as a heatwave is set to hit Providence.

Providence Just Faced The 4th Hottest July On Record

The National Weather Service in Boston also measured July as the third driest in station history for Providence.

3 Meteor Showers To Light Up RI Skies In July: How, When To Watch

Three meteor showers — the Perseid, Delta Aquarid and Alpha Capricornids — will be visible over RI in the coming days. Here's how to watch.

Providence Extends Cooling Center, Water Park Hours Through Sunday

Water parks and pools are still offering extended hours, noon to 7 p.m., Friday, and Saturday Those same hours will now be offered Sunday.

Heat Advisory Issued In Providence

The heat index could climb to 100 degrees in much of New England, with a heat advisory in place until Thursday night.

Providence Extends Pool Hours, Opens Cooling Centers Amid Heatwave

Extreme heat is heading toward Providence this week. Here's when and where you can escape the heat this week.

Providence Hits 90 Degrees For 1st Time This Summer

Though it's been close on a few occasions, Wednesday marked the first day of 90-degree temperatures of the summer. Here's what's to come.

2 RI Cities Among The Best Top Cold-Weather Destinations In USA

For cold-weather lovers looking for the perfect winter vacation, they may want to consider these Rhode Island cities, WalletHub says.

More Snow Inbound Tuesday After Weekend Storm Hit Hard

A modest 2-3 inches could add to what an unexpectedly strong Sunday storm dumped on Rhode Island.

Providence Citywide Parking Ban To Begin At 6:00AM On February 1, Until Further Notice

Providence City Hall and 444 Westminster St. will be closed on February 1 but City services will remain operational.

Providence Extends Water Park Hours, Coordinates Emergency Cooling Centers Ahead Of Expected Heatwave

Officials Urge Residents to Exercise Caution During Extreme Heat Conditions.

Frigid Night In RI: See How Low Temperatures Got

Rhode Island saw some of the coldest temperatures of the winter in the overnight hours. See how cold it was near you.

Rare Alpha Monocerotid Meteor Shower Outburst Possible Over RI

Weather permitting in Rhode Island, the Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower could put on a fiery display Thursday night.

With Heat Wave Coming, Providence Extends Pool Hours

In preparation for this weekend's heatwave, Providence's water play parks and pools will stay open longer than usual.

Thunderstorms, Possible Hail To Hit RI

Latest Rhode Island weather: dangerous heat followed by severe thunderstorms.

RI Weather: More Snow On The Way, How Much, When

As this storm tapers off another one, possibly bringing up to 7 inches of heavy snow, is around the corner.

Tornado Touched Down In Lincoln: National Weather Service

The weather service is sending people to North Providence and to Lincoln to survey the damage and decide if a tornado touched down.

Providence Opens Water Park To Counter Heat Wave

If anyone needs relief from the heat Wednesday afternoon, Providence is opening the city's water parks.