'Dangerous heat and humidity' through Wednesday, severe thunderstorms possible
PROVIDENCE ? The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory as "dangerous heat and humidity" moves into the region today and sticks around through Wednesday.
The weather service is forecasting high temperatures in Providence of 93, 94 and 92 degrees over the next three days. Heat indexes, the combination of heat and humidity, of up to 103 are expected.
Severe thunderstorms are possible, too
"Dangerous heat and humidity is on tap for our region today through Wednesday, with the chance for mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms each day, and especially later Wednesday into Wednesday night," the weather service said.
"Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," the weather service says in the advisory. "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors."
The region could also see severe thunderstorms with the potential for damaging winds, according to the weather service.
City of Providence extends hours at pools, water parks
To help residents escape the heat, the City of Providence is providing cooling centers and extending the hours of its pools, splash pads and water parks. They will be open from noon to 7 p.m. through Wednesday. A list of cooling centers is provided on the Providence Emergency Management Agency's website.
Below is a list of pools, water parks and splash pads:
Park | Location |
Al Carrington Water Park | 64 Richardson St. |
Billy Taylor Water Park | 124 Camp St. |
Sackett Street Water Park | 100 Sackett St. |
Harriet & Sayles Water Park | 375 Sayles St. |
General Street Water Park | 11 West Dr. |
George West Water Park | 1266 Chalkstone Ave. |
Fargnoli Water Park | 945 Smith St. |
Fox Point Water Park | 505 Wickenden St. |
A. Vincent Igliozzi Rec Center | 675 Plainfield St. |
Wallace Street Park | 1 Wallace St. |
Pastore Park | Corner of Knight St. & Tell St. |
Joslin Recreation Center | 17 Hyatt St. |
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI Weather: NWS warning of 'Dangerous heat and humidity'
