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Prudence Island, RI Weather

Updated: Fri Jul 17th 2026 1:45 PM EDT

Sunny

78^°F 26^°C

Feels Like 77^°F / 25^°C

Prudence Island, RI weather condition is Sunny and 78°F.

Today's Weather in Prudence Island,RI

The current weather in Prudence Island RI as of 1:45 PM EDT on Fri Jul 17th 2026, has a sky condition of Sunny with the visibility of 9 mile(s) and the UV index at 8.7. It is 78 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 77 degrees with a forecasted high of 90 and low of 61. The barometric pressure is 30.02 - measured by inches of mercury - and is rising since its last observation. The humidity is 45 percent that's rising since the last report, with a dew point of 50 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the West-Northwest at 7.4 miles per hour, gusting at 8.5 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 5:25 AM and Sunset is at 8:17 PM. The moon phase is a Waxing Crescent moon rising at 8:59 AM with 15% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.02 inHg. rising
Humidity 45% rising
Heat Index 85°F
Wind from WNW. 7.4 mph
Wind Gust 8.5 miles per hour
Wind Chill 87°F
UV Index 8.7

Dew Point 50°F falling
Visibility 9 mi.
Sunrise 5:25 AM
Sunset 8:17 PM
Moonrise 8:59 AM
Moonset 10:17 PM
Moon Phase Waxing Crescent Moon 15%

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5 Day Forecast

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 90°F and a low of 61°F. 2%% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 51%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 90° \| Lo 61°	51%	2%	0%	7.4 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 82°F and a low of 64°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 73% chance with an estimated 0.34in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 18mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 78%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 82° \| Lo 64°	78%	73% \| est. 0.34in	0%	17.9 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 81°F and a low of 63°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 57% chance with an estimated 0.07in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 64%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 81° \| Lo 63°	64%	57% \| est. 0.07in	0%	13.9 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 79°F and a low of 58°F. 2%% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 49%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 79° \| Lo 58°	49%	2%	0%	11.4 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 76°F and a low of 62°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 82% chance with an estimated 0.55in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 87%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 76° \| Lo 62°	87%	82% \| est. 0.55in	0%	12.8 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 78^°F. The morning temperature of 61°^F is lowest at 6am with the daytime high of 90°^F at 3pm and a low around 69°^F at 11pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.02^inHg at 1pm and lowest being 29.9^inHg at 12am.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 7.4^mph at 1pm, while the slowest is 2.5^mph around 1am; expect wind gusts peaking 11^mph at 6pm.

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Current National Weather

Heavy Rain in Texas Big Bend, Thunderstorms in Western U.S. 07-17 to 07-19

Updated Fri Jul 17th 2026, 10:41am PDT

Texas Big Bend is experiencing serious rainfall today, putting the area at risk for dangerous flash flooding. A slow-moving weather system is causing this heavy rain, with more scattered showers expected this weekend. The rain is linked to an upper-level low pressure area moving slowly towards the Desert Southwest.

Monsoonal Thunderstorms in the West

Daily monsoon-driven showers and thunderstorms are happening across the Western U.S. this weekend, with the Four Corners region seeing some storms that could lead to severe weather and flash flooding. These conditions are due to the same upper-level low affecting the Southern High Plains.

Stormy Weather in the Northern Tier and Mid-Atlantic

Expect daily storms over parts of the Northern Tier this weekend, with a frontal system causing showers and thunderstorms from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic tomorrow. These storms might produce severe weather.

Air Quality Alerts Across the Upper Midwest to New England

Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and New England regions are under air quality alerts due to smoke from Canadian wildfires moving in with northwesterly winds.

Persistent Heat in Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

High temperatures will stick around in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with highs in the 90s to 100s. Northern Mid-Atlantic will also face high temperatures and humidity today, but a frontal passage this weekend will bring some relief.

This weather report is valid for ZIP code 02872, accurately covering the area of Prudence Island, RI.