Frequent Downpours, Thunderstorms Forecast For CT: Here's What You Need To Know

CONNECTICUT — The weather will be largely unsettled this week, with rain showers and storms possible from late Monday through Thursday night.

It doesn't mean it will be raining throughout this period, but heavy downpours are possible, according to meteorologists. Drier and sunny weather is forecast from Friday through Sunday as of now.

"Tonight, low pressure moves south of Long Island. This will help to further increase cloud cover and also allow for some rain to develop. The showers may last right until sunrise Tuesday!" said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

"Unsettled conditions persist from Tuesday to Friday with multiple low pressure waves tracking through...Potential for rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall exists, with a marginal risk of excessive rainfall midweek. We’ve issued a First Alert for downpours Wednesday into Thursday as they could lead to poor drainage flooding concerns. Given the cloudier, wet weather… high temperatures this week (will) be running near if not below average, in the low to mid-80s. By Friday, outside of an isolated shower, we should begin the transition to drier weather. Dew points will also drop back, so it will feel much nicer by the end of the week!"

"For now, the last weekend of the month looks dry, but hot and muggier. Temperatures on Saturday will be in the 80s under mostly sunny skies, while inland towns on Sunday may reach 90 degrees once again!" said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 81. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 5am, then showers likely after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

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

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 6 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 7 mph.