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Rhode Island Braces for First Heat Wave
11 Jun
Summary
- Providence expects highs above 90 degrees for four straight days.
- High ozone levels alert issued for Thursday.
- Heat index could exceed 100 degrees in inland areas.
The region is set to experience the first heat wave of the season, beginning Thursday, June 11. Providence is forecasted to endure high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit from Thursday through Sunday. This sustained heat, combined with increasing humidity, poses a significant risk.
In addition to the sweltering temperatures, a high ozone alert has been issued by the state Department of Environmental Management for Thursday. The rising humidity is expected to push the heat index above 100 degrees in several inland locations. Scattered thunderstorms are also possible on Thursday and Friday.
While coastal areas such as Narragansett may see slightly cooler temperatures, remaining in the 80s for most of the next four days, the overall trend is one of significant heat. The humidity is predicted to decrease over the weekend, but above-normal temperatures are expected to persist into early next week.
