Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 02919
Patchy rain nearby
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Kent County, and Southeast Providence RI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (5.6 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Splashover and Minor coastal flooding is expected in the lowest lying areas along the south coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts over multiple high tide cycles late today through this weekend. A few immediate coastal roads may briefly flood due to wave action. In addition...minor beach erosion is also possible.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
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54°83% rain54°78% rainRain chance reaches about 89% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 46°F with winds near 19 mph.
57°F, 28% rain chance and 19 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 42 mph.
Current temperature is 56°F, wind 19 mph, rain chance up to 89%.
UV index is 0.
Rhode Island has a humid coastal climate with warm summers and cool winters. The Atlantic moderates temperatures but can also bring strong coastal storms.
Johnston is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.82°N latitude and 71.51°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Patchy rain nearby and 56°F in Johnston, RI. Today's high is 57°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 19 mph with gusts near 42 mph. Relative humidity is 81%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 61°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.
