Thunderstorms, ‘Oppressive’ Humidity This Weekend In CT: Here Is What To Expect

CONNECTICUT — As you plan your weekend activities, Saturday will have the highest chance for precipitation and even thunderstorms, while Sunday is expected to be more pleasant.

WFSB reports the remainder of Friday will be cool, with temperatures in the 70 to 75 range. While it is mostly cloudy, there will be some sunshine later today, according to the station.

“While an isolated shower can’t be ruled out, most towns stay dry. Thereafter, clouds are on the increase with a few isolated showers after midnight,” according to WFSB.

Warmer temperatures, “oppressive” higher humidity and partly sunny skies are expected for Saturday, when temperatures are expected to rise back into the 80s, the station reported.

A cold front will cross Saturday evening, and “showers and thunderstorms appear likely approaching sunset,” though they will be isolated, according to WFSB. The greatest chance for any severe storms is in the western part of the state, which could impact outdoor plans, the station reported.

Sunday is looking like the best day for outdoor activities. WFSB meteorologists predict mostly cloudy skies, with increasing sunshine, highs in the low to mid-80s, and “pleasant” humidity levels. Monday will be sunny and hot, with temperatures reaching back into the low 90s.

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Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service, as of Friday at noon:

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4 p.m. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Patchy fog between 11 p.m. and midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: A chance of showers after 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service, as of Friday at noon:

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind around 14 mph.

Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2 a.m. Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 11 a.m. Patchy fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.