CT Weather: Storms Possible On 4th Of July, Holiday Weekend

CONNECTICUT — It looks we'll be hearing some nature-made fireworks on the 4th of July and the upcoming holiday weekend.

The National Weather Service has posted a hazardous weather outlook for Fairfield County on the 4th of July saying there is "potential for a few thunderstorms July 4th afternoon into evening." There is a chance for isolated rain showers on the 4th of July across the state.

The best chance for more widespread thunderstorms is on Saturday afternoon and evening. If you have outdoor weekend plans, it looks like Sunday is your best bet, but it will be very hot with temperatures near 90 degrees. The heat and humidity will be climbing through the holiday weekend.

4th of July forecast details via WFSB 3 TV

"Mugginess increases on the 4th. At this point in time, the 4th of July looks partly cloudy with a chance for isolated showers/storms," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "There may be a few in the morning and then again in the evening. Given the isolated coverage, most towns will stay completely dry. Highs will again be in the upper 80s but a few inland towns may touch 90 if we can get enough sunshine. New data suggests scattered rain and storms returning Thursday evening, which could certainly impact evening plans."

4th of July weekend forecast details via WFSB 3 TV

"Saturday is the day to watch this weekend. We’ve issued a *First Alert* as showers and storms are expected," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. "As it looks now, a warm front will lift north and bring a round of rain and showers in the first half of the day. Then, humidity really ramps up, with dew points in the 70s! It’ll feel tropical out there. In the afternoon and evening, another round of showers and storms will be possible, with big impacts expected to outdoor plans and/or fireworks. Parts of Connecticut are already outlined in the level 1 for excessive rainfall on Saturday. By Sunday, the cold front will be advancing east, shifting our wind to be more westerly. Humidity will be lower but temps stay fairly high, likely around 90 statewide. (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Independence Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

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

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Independence Day: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.