Rhode Island Weekend Weather, June 24/25, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather for Saturday in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist SATURDAY, June 24th A repeat of Friday, as our stubborn weather system remains stuck over southern New England, with light rain mainly in the morning, maybe a glimpse of sun in the afternoon. Lows in the mid 60’s and afternoon highs in the mid 70’s with a south-southwesterly breeze. It’s a…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 23, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather for friday.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another bout of low pressure leading to more light rain that should last into the afternoon. Lows in the low 60’s rising to the low 70’s with a southerly breeze. It’s a “C-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 22, 2023 – John Donnelly

Rhode Island Weather Map for Tuesday.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Dry weather will give way to several days of light rain, starting today, with occasional light rain lasting through the whole day and into the night. Lows in the mid 50’s and highs in the mid 60’s with an easterly breeze. It’s a “C-” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…

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A Greener View: Waterlogged Barrel Planters – Jeff Rugg

A flower garden with a waterfall in the middle.

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: I bought a half-barrel to use as a planter. It does not have drainage holes. Besides the regular watering I do for the plants, we have had more rain than usual. Now the barrel is at least half full of water. The plants are starting to drown. I don’t…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 21, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map displaying the weather in Rhode Island.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure continues a slow approach to the area, but holds off from any significant weather for another day, and the longest of the year it will be, given that the Summer Solstice occurs at exactly 10:57am in our area, and we’ll have 15 hours and 13 minutes of daylight, not…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 20, 2023 – John Donnelly

Tuesday weather in Massachusetts, along with Rhode Island weather.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Not a lot of difference from yesterday, High pressure keeping any significant weather out of the area. Some high cloud cover on the outskirts of low pressure over the midwest will drift in from the south and west, but no rain is expected. Afternoon highs around 70 and morning lows in…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 19, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map displaying Massachusetts weather, including Rhode Island.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist An uneventful day with high pressure keeping any serious weather at bay. We may see a brief afternoon shower here and there, but nothing to amend outdoor plans. Afternoon highs on the cool side, 69, after a morning low in the upper 50’s with a light southeasterly breeze. It’s a “B”…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 18, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map showing the Rhode Island weather for father's day.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure makes some progress to the east, taking the bulk of the shower activity with it, leaving us with a better day, more in the way of sunshine after some lingering morning showers. Morning lows in the upper 50’s warm to an afternoon high around 70 with a light northwesterly…

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Rhode Island Weekend Weather, June 17/18, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map displaying Rhode Island weather for Saturday.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 6/17/23: Low pressure hangs around and spins in place over southeastern New England, with occasional showers likely off and on through the day with some filtered sun possible. A cool afternoon high in the upper 60’s with morning and evening lows around 60 and a light breeze generally out of…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 16, 2023 – John Donnelly

A map showing the Rhode Island weather for Friday.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure area eventually works into the region, with some light rain falling after midnight, but we’ll have a nice enough day beforehand. Cool lows in the upper 50’s rising to the low 80’s in the afternoon with a light westerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! __ Follow John’s weather…

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