90 Degrees Forecast, More Unsettled Weekend Weather For CT

There is a lot going on in the weather department for Connecticut.

"As high pressure slowly shifts offshore, we trend even warmer and muggier over the coming days. Canadian wildfire smoke will lead to a hazy sky today, but given it stays aloft we’re not anticipating impacts at ground level," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "However, an Air Quality Alert has been issued for elevated ground level ozone, for sensitive groups (those with COPD, asthma, respiratory distress, etc should plan to spend time inside and near A/C)."

Much warmer, humid weather on Thursday

"Tomorrow is a *First Alert Weather Day* as our warming trend peaks with temps reaching or exceeding 90 inland (our first 90° day of the year and our first time to hit 90 since August of last year)," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "Due to the combined heat and humidity, those in sensitive groups may need to plan time indoors, and for those working outside, remember to stay hydrated. While most of the time is dry… an isolated shower/storm can’t be ruled out during the afternoon hours (the risk is low) in advance of a cold front slowly heading our way. Coastal communities will be relatively cooler, but still warm, with highs 80-85."

More unsettled weekend weather

"Saturday, the stalled front will be the focal point for periods of rain, perhaps thunderstorms," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "How slowly/quickly it exits will dictate just how wet the 1st half of the weekend will be, especially if an area of low pressure develops along the boundary (increasing the likelihood for rain). For now, we’re forecasting showers, with perhaps some rumbles of thunder. For Sunday, we expect drier and brighter weather with decreasing humidity." (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 7 mph