Rhode Island Weather for July 28, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Sunday weather forecast: Rhode Island.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure off the mid-Atlantic coast gets tossed back northwestward by high pressure moving off of the northern New England  coast, the outside chance for a shower or two, mainly to the southeast of the greater Providence area.Highs in the mid 80’s and lows in the mid 60’s with a gusty…

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Rhode Island Weekend Weather for July 27/28, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Saturday weather forecast map: mostly clear, 89/64.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/27/24: More of the same for Saturday as yesterday, cerulean blue sky lit by brilliant sunshine through dry air. Some high cirrus in the afternoon, but nothing to get into a twist over. Afternoon highs in the high 80’s after still pleasantly cool los in the mid 60’s with a…

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To Do in RI: 35th annual Governor’s Bay Day weekend

Crowded beach with colorful umbrellas.

Photo: RI DEM Governor Dan McKee signed an Executive Order at the Rocky Point State Park Fishing Pier in Warwick establishing Sunday, July 28, as Rhode Island’s 35th annual Governor’s Bay Day. The event includes free parking at all Rhode Island state surf beaches on July 28 and allows recreational saltwater fishing without purchasing a saltwater fishing…

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Rhode Island Weather for July 26, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Friday weather map: mostly clear, 85/61.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Northwesterly flow will introduce some high-summer crisp air into the area, with temperate and typical highs in the mid 80’s after a refreshingly cool low in the low 60’s. This will be a Friday to remember, maybe the Apotheosis of Summer! It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…

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Rhode Island Weather for July 25, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Thursday weather forecast: showers, 80/67.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front passes through the area later in the day, triggering some showers out ahead of it during the afternoon. Some drier air moves in behind the front, so not so muggy in the evening. Highs around 80 and lows in the mid 60’s. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow…

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Rhode Island Weather for July 24, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Wednesday weather map: light rain, 73/66.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist What happened yesterday with the weather? Pretty much the same thing today, and for the next couple as a matter of fact, as an upper low slowly traverses eastern Canada and helps encourage one trough and cold front after another with occasional light rain off and on through the day. Gives…

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Rhode Island Weather for July 23, 2024 – Jack Donnnelly

Tuesday weather map: rain, 83/66.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure riding along a moisture axis will trigger overnight showers carrying into the early morning. Another wave of low pressure will contribute to the existing low pressure and generate additional afternoon showers lasting into the evening.  Lows in the mid 60’s and afternoon highs in the low 80’s with a…

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Rhode Island Weekend Weather for July 20/21, 2024 – Jack Donnelly

Saturday Rhode Island weather map, 83/63.

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/20/24: High pressure still keeping the dry air in place for another day, with filtered sunshine driving temperatures to the low 80’s from a morning low in the low 60’s with a light west-southwesterly breeze. It’s a “B+” day! Sunday 7/21/24: High pressure begins to break down, and this will…

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