Current forecastStart with the hourly forecastCheck when rain, wind, and temperature changes overlap your plans.
Open→Weather guidance for your areaPlan with the complete forecast
Safety guides Use current official weather information for Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861 before making weather-sensitive plans.
Live weatherCheck live radar before leavingUse radar with the forecast to see how precipitation is moving.
Open→Safety guideReview official safety guidancePrepare for storms, flooding, heat, cold, and other hazards.
Open→Healthy weatherInclude air quality in outdoor plansUse official EPA information when planning time outside.
Open→Weather status
No active NWS alerts found for Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861
Conditions can change quickly. Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled and continue to monitor official information.
Official NOAA / NWSWSR-88D DopplerUpdates every 5 minutes
Live Doppler radar
Animated Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor reflectivity from the National Weather Service’s network of Doppler radars. Search a U.S. city, ZIP code, or street address to center the map on local weather, then zoom to neighborhood street detail.
Live radar is ready when you need it.
The interactive map stays off until opened to keep forecasts fast.
After loading, MyUSA.us shows the exact Doppler frame time, refresh controls, and an official NWS fallback if the map is unavailable.Doppler radar and warnings: NOAA/National Weather Service · Map: OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap contributors. Radar can be delayed briefly during service updates.
MyUSA.us is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the National Weather Service. For life-threatening weather, follow official NWS alerts and local authorities.
What’s next
Hourly forecast
Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
77°Mostly Cloudy4% rain
76°Mostly Cloudy12% rain
74°Slight Chance Rain Showers20% rain73°Slight Chance Rain Showers16% rain71°Mostly Cloudy12% rain70°Mostly Cloudy8% rain
69°Partly Cloudy3% rain68°Partly Cloudy2% rainNext 24 hours
Rain Timeline
Scattered precipitation is possible. The highest official hourly chance is 20%; check the radar before heading out.
4%None
12%None
20%Rain
16%Rain
12%None
8%None
3%None
2%None
2%None
1%None
2%None
2%None
3%None
3%None
2%None
2%None
1%None
1%None
0%None
2%None
4%None
6%None
4%None
3%None
Official NWS outlook
7-Day Forecast
Today
78°62°
Mostly Cloudy
- Precipitation
- 20%
- Wind
- SW 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:03 AM
- Sunset
- 7:36 PM
Mon
82°58°
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
- Precipitation
- 13%
- Wind
- SW 2 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:34 PM
Tue
80°59°
Sunny
- Precipitation
- 2%
- Wind
- W 3 to 9 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:05 AM
- Sunset
- 7:32 PM
Wed
82°62°
Sunny
- Precipitation
- 0%
- Wind
- W 2 to 6 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:06 AM
- Sunset
- 7:31 PM
Thu
83°66°
Mostly Sunny
- Precipitation
- 53%
- Wind
- S 1 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:07 AM
- Sunset
- 7:29 PM
Fri
84°64°
Chance Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 51%
- Wind
- S 3 to 8 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:08 AM
- Sunset
- 7:28 PM
Sat
83°59°
Mostly Sunny
- Precipitation
- 8%
- Wind
- NW 2 to 6 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:09 AM
- Sunset
- 7:26 PM
Forecasts, icons, precipitation, wind, and alerts are from the National Weather Service. Sunrise and sunset are calculated locally for the selected coordinates.
Weather for a healthier day
Healthy Weather
Real Feel75°F
Good conditions for walking
Conditions look reasonable, but stay alert for quick weather changes.
WindS3 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 12 AM–2 AM
Walking: 2% average rain chance, near 68°F, with winds near 4 mph.
Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityPawtucket, Rhode Island 02861View AQI +
More weather details
Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now4%next hour
Humidity74%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast
Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.
“Better weather window” is planning guidance based on official NWS data—not a promise of safe conditions. Review active alerts and radar before leaving.
Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.83 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance20%
Dew point68°F
Active alertsNone
Official risk outlooks
These national tools add expert storm, heavy-rain and flooding context to your local forecast.
Loading nearby traffic cameras…
Official tropical weather
Hurricane center
NOAA National Hurricane Center updates, outlooks, and storm resources in one place.
NOAA / NHC Atlantic
Hurricane center
Official Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf updatesSimple, useful help
Weather safety guides
Quick answers for heat, storms, flooding and hurricane preparation—kept separate so your main weather page stays clean.