It’s the week of Thanksgiving and that means people are going to be traveling all over the country.

But will the weather in Rhode Island put a hamper on those who are making their way to other destinations in the country?

AAA projects a record 71.7 million people will travel by car for Thanksgiving nationwide, which represents an additional 1.3 million travelers on the road compared to last year.

Other means of travel are expected to increase this year as well.

So how will the weather affect things? Here’s what to know.

What’s the weather expected to be like in Rhode Island this week?

The weather isn’t looking ideal for travelers – particularly on Thanksgiving Day.

Meteorologist Candice Hrencecin of the National Weather Service branch in Norton told USA Network on Monday, Nov. 25 that there’s a chance of rain starting Tuesday.

“It won’t be anything crazy,” she said.

But she added that there’s a weather system coming in Thursday that could produce snow in some parts of Rhode Island, noting there are no predicted amounts yet, adding meteorologists are still trying to figure out the timing of the storm.

“It seems like it will be mostly rain around here but it could be worse than that,” Hrencecin said, adding snow could be a factor. She explained the weather models on this storm make it tough to predict.

If there were snow, Hrencecin said it would be in the higher elevations of the state, such as the northwest corner.

How warm will it be on Thanksgiving?

While it’s not going to be freezing, it also won’t be warm on Thanksgiving. In Rhode Island, high temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s on Thursday.

A 49-year-old man was shot to death in Providence, Rhode Island, Sunday evening.

Providence Police tell NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR that the shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. at 49 Monticello Street.

The victim, identified as Keith Singleton, was shot multiple times. He was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

There was no immediate word on a possible suspect, or any arrests.

An investigation is ongoing.

Associated Press

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Javonte Brown had 17 points in Rhode Island’s 91-53 victory against Charleston (SC) on Sunday.

Brown added seven rebounds and four blocks for the Rams (5-0). Jamarques Lawrence shot 6 for 11, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc to add 16 points. Sebastian Thomas shot 5 for 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points.

AJ Smith finished with 10 points for the Cougars (4-2). Derrin Boyd added nine points and four assists for Charleston (SC). Deywilk Tavarez also had nine points.

Rhode Island took the lead with 19:31 left in the first half and did not give it up. Brown led his team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to help put them up 45-16 at the break. Rhode Island outscored Charleston (SC) by nine points over the final half, while Lawrence led the way with a team-high eight second-half points.

NEXT UP

Both teams next play Wednesday. Rhode Island plays Detroit Mercy and Charleston (SC)plays Northern Kentucky at home.

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