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RI Weather: Chance Of Severe Afternoon Thunderstorms
Showers are likely across the state throughout the afternoon and evening, with the possibility of a brief, severe thunderstorm.
NEWPORT, RI — Rhode Island is at a slight risk of brief, severe thunderstorms on Tuesday. There is a chance of passing showers across the state throughout the afternoon and evening hours, with the possibility of severe weather.
The National Weather Service put the whole state under a "marginal" risk of severe weather from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., meaning that isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. If they do arrive, expect storms to be short in duration or coverage area.
More summerlike weather is expected to arrive Wednesday, with temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s with clear skies throughout the remainder of the week and into the weekend.
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Here's a look at the latest detailed forecast from the National Weather Service.
Tuesday Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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