Temperatures across Rhode Island are expected to soar into the 90s this week.
Heat indices in Providence are forecasted to reach 96 degrees, and residents are urged to take precautions to stay cool and safe.
Other communities across Rhode Island are expected to feel the high heat, as well, according to the National Weather Service.
It should be sunny out for the Victory Day holiday on Monday, Aug. 11, the weather service said.
How hot will it be in Providence and other RI communities?
In Providence, a high temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit is expected on Monday, Aug. 11, the National Weather Service said.
Tuesday, Aug. 12, could see a high of 91 degrees. A high of 90 is predicted for Wednesday, Aug. 13, according to NWS.
In Newport, it’s expected to be much cooler, with a high of 82 degrees on Monday, 81 degrees on Tuesday, and 81 degrees on Wednesday, the weather service said.
In Woonsocket, a high of 92 degrees is expected Monday, 93 degrees on Tuesday, and 91 degrees on Wednesday.
East Greenwich could see a high of 90 degrees on Monday, 90 degrees on Tuesday, and 88 degrees on Wednesday.
Heat index values across New England are expected to reach the mid-90s.
The heat index is also known as the apparent temperature, and marks what the air temperature and relative humidity combined might feel like to the human body.
NWS Maximum Heat Index Forecast for Massachusetts this week.
Safety tips for the high heat
Hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, according to the CDC.
People are advised to stay in air-conditioned locations as much as they can, drink fluids even when they do not feel thirsty, and take cool showers or baths to cool down, according to the CDC.
You should schedule outdoor activities carefully and wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen, the CDC said.
The CDC also said it is important to check on friends and neighbors, especially older adults, young children, and people with chronic medical conditions.
People on certain medications, such as antidepressants, might feel especially hot as well.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, faintness, dizziness, fatigue, low blood pressure upon standing, muscle cramps, nausea, headache, and a weak, rapid pulse, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Kids play under a water fountain. At the Braintree Splash Pad kids beat the heat as temperatures climb over 90 degrees on Tuesday July 8, 2025
If you think you have heat exhaustion, you should stop all activity and rest, move to a cooler place, and drink cool water or sports drinks, the Mayo Clinic said.
The clinic recommends contacting your doctor if symptoms get worse or do not improve within an hour.
Seek immediate medical attention for a person with heat exhaustion if they become confused or distressed, lose consciousness, or are unable to drink, the Mayo Clinic said.
Here is a list of cooling centers, pools, and waterparks in the Providence area.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI weather to soar into the 90s this week. How hot will it get?