Extreme Heat Warning in effect from July 1, 10:00 AM EDT until July 4, 08:00 PM EDT
At Providence, an Extreme Heat Warning is effective Wed, Jul 1, 10am to Sat, Jul 4, 8pm. Afternoon temperatures/heat indices are likely Wed 93°F/100°F, Thu 99°F/109°F, Fri 98°F/106°F, and Sat 96°F/101°F, which can be dangerously life-threatening. Peak heat will be a few hours before and after 3pm. All of RI and nearby southern New England are under warning.
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. This is a prolonged and dangerous heatwave with little relief at night.
The body loses the ability to regulate its temperature by evaporating sweat, possibly causing severe illness such as heat stroke, which is life-threatening, as heat index this high can cause death. If outside, curtail strenuous activity, stay hydrated, take breaks, and seek shade when possible. Do not leave children or pets in vehicles. Check on elderly and other vulnerable people, especially if they have no air conditioning.
The heat index is a calculated estimate of the “apparent temperature” based on the combined temperature in the shade as measured by an ordinary dry bulb thermometer and the relative humidity. Conditions in direct sunlight will usually be substantially hotter.
There is a chance of rain with possible thunderstorms, accompanied by wind gusts to 25MPH, from Wed sunrise to Thu sunrise, peaking at 35% around Wed sunset. A lower chance of rain and thunderstorms, at most 20%, will continue through Thu sunset.
Air Quality Alert
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, UNHEALTHY Wed–Thu and MODERATE Fri.
An Air Quality Alert means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on the web.
