The National Weather Service has a Heat Advisory in effect for all of Rhode Island except Block Island until 8 p.m. tonight.
The weather service is forecasting heat index values up to one-hundred degrees today.
People are being urged to avoid sun exposure or strenuous outside activities and stay well hydrated.
In addition, you are asked to check up on a neighbor, just in case.
High temperatures for the Providence area this weekend are forecast right around 90 degrees.
There have been few issues with the power grid. There have been no issues with power outages.
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