Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Newport, Newport State Airport (KUUU)

Lat: 41.53°NLon: 71.28°WElev: 171ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.4 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 10 Nov 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Portsmouth RI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers.  Areas of fog. High near 58. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers. Areas of fog. High near 58. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Veterans Day
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Portsmouth RI
 41.6°N 71.19°W (Elev. 16 ft)
12:33 pm EST Nov 10, 2025
12pm EST Nov 10, 2025-6pm EST Nov 16, 2025
 
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