Local weather forecast

Weather in Woonsocket, RI

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 02895

Patchy rain nearby
Now56°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low57° / 52°
Rain chance90%
Wind18 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:00AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* 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.

Safety instructions

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.

Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 2:03AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Middlesex County, Western Essex MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Norfolk MA, Northern Bristol MA, Western Plymouth MA, and Northwest Providence RI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby56°23% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby55°36% rain
11 AMLight rain55°72% rain
12 PMModerate rain53°85% rain
1 PMLight rain53°74% rain
2 PMLight rain53°78% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby53°46% rain
4 PMLight rain52°74% rain
5 PMLight rain shower52°71% rain
6 PMLight rain shower52°74% rain
7 PMLight rain shower53°69% rain
8 PMLight rain shower53°77% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
57° 52°Overcast
Rain 90%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
58° 55°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 22 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
58° 54°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 16 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F
Humidity76%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind18 mph NE
Wind gusts41 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:37 AM
Sunset06:36 PM
Moonrise06:24 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 57°F
Coolest hour5 PM · 52°F
Highest rain chance12 PM · 85%
Strongest gusts5 AM · 44 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 85% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 47°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 9 AM

57°F, 24% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 85%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Woonsocket

Rhode Island has a humid coastal climate with warm summers and cool winters. The Atlantic moderates temperatures but can also bring strong coastal storms.

Woonsocket is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.00°N latitude and 71.52°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.

Woonsocket weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 56°F in Woonsocket, RI. Today's high is 57°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 41 mph. Relative humidity is 76%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Woonsocket

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 58°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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