Dangerously Excessive Heat and Humidity Continues from the Midwest and Eastward

Oppressive heat and humidity will continue through Saturday from the Midwest to the East Coast. The Midwest will get a slight reprieve on Sunday as a cold front moves through the area, while excessive heat continues in the East. In addition, strong to severe storms will bring potential for damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain on Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Pawtucket, North Central State Airport (KSFZ)

Lat: 41.92°NLon: 71.5°WElev: 440ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1005.1 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	20 Jul 7:56 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Smithfield RI

Excessive Heat Warning until July 21, 08:00pm

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Excessive Heat Warning

Excessive Heat Warning until July 21, 08:00pm

NOW until
8:00pm Sun

Excessive Heat Warning
Today

Mostly Sunny
High: 96 °F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy
Low: 79 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
then
Scattered
T-storms
High: 96 °F
Sunday
Night

Scattered
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Low: 73 °F
Monday

Chance
Showers
High: 84 °F
Monday
Night

Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Low: 67 °F
Tuesday

Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
High: 76 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Patchy
Fog
Low: 63 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers before 7pm. Patchy fog before midnight, then patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light northwest wind.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.