NEWPORT — As Memorial Day weekend is in full swing, residents and visitors of Newport can anticipate a stretch of sunny days ahead.
For Memorial Day, expect sunny skies with a high near 74. An east wind around 6 mph will shift to the north in the afternoon, adding a slight cool breeze to the warmth of the holiday.
Monday night, the sky will remain mostly clear, with a low temperature dipping down to around 50. A northeast wind, 5 to 8 mph, is set to become southerly after midnight.
Moving into Tuesday, it will continue to be sunny with temperatures reaching near 80. A south wind, 6 to 8 mph, is expected to turn west in the afternoon.
By Tuesday night, the skies will remain mostly clear with lows around 54. A gentle south wind of about 3 to 5 mph will persist.
Wednesday will continue the sunny trend, with a high near 84. A west wind will breeze between 3 to 8 mph.
The nighttime forecast for Wednesday calls for mostly clear skies and a low around 58, with light and variable wind conditions.
By Thursday, temperatures will climb to a sunny high near 88. Light and variable wind will shift to the northwest, blowing 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Thursday night, the sky will be partly cloudy, with a low around 60 and light winds from the southwest.
Friday brings the first chance of showers, with a 40 percent probability after 2 p.m. It will be mostly sunny during the day, with a high near 81. A calm wind will become northwesterly, 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Friday night continues with a 30 percent chance of showers, and skies will be partly cloudy. Expect lows around 55 with a light northwest wind of 3 to 5 mph.
The weekend starts bright on Saturday, with sunny skies and highs near 73. South wind will blow at 7 to 13 mph.
Saturday night’s weather will stay mostly clear, with a low around 49. A northeast wind of about 5 mph will calm down in the evening.
Wrapping up the week, Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 73 and an east wind blowing at 3 to 7 mph.
In summary, the upcoming week will mostly feature sunny skies, with some potential for light showers by the end of the week. Regardless of your plans, remember to stay hydrated and apply sunblock while enjoying outdoor activities.
