CT Weather: Rain Returns To Forecast, Storms Possible Too

CONNECTICUT — We'll finally receive some rain again. After more than two weeks without any noticeable rain that is expected to change on Thursday.

Most areas will see a half inch or more of rain, and there is a chance for thunderstorms too.

"While today features a slight chance for isolated showers, many communities remain dry; otherwise expect an abundance of cloud cover with cooler than normal temperatures as they peak in the mid to upper 60s," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "That storm system arrives tomorrow, bringing much needed rain to the state. We expect off and on showers throughout the day.... then, toward and after sunset, as a cold front moves through the region downpours and even some rumbles of thunder are possible (as of now, we are not anticipating severe weather)."

"The rain will be beneficial given we’re on day 17 without any measurable precipitation for the Hartford Area. Deficits for September, compared to normal, are now over 3″ to date… if the month were to end yesterday, it would be the 2nd driest September on record (they date back to 1905)!" said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

"Potential totals for tomorrow continue to fluctuate, though it appears a quarter to half inch is likely in most places. However, locally lower and higher amounts will be possible too....As high pressure builds in Friday, morning clouds give way to increasing sunshine. We’ll end the week on a comfortable note with temps peaking in the mid-70s," added WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

Weekend forecast details

"Outdoor plans over the first full weekend of autumn? The weather cooperates as high pressure dominates, keeping us dry. That being said, Saturday could feature filtered sunshine from high level cloudiness associated with the remnants of Helene that will be centered over the Mid-West. Sunday then looks brighter. We’re forecasting overnight lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s with highs in the mid-70s both days (Sunday is likely a tad milder, compared to Saturday)," said WFSB 3 TV forecasters. (Read more and view video from WFSB 3 TV here).

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

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 8 to 13 mph.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

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

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.