CT Weather: Stormy Weekend Forecast Emerges

CONNECTICUT — The weather on Friday is forecast to be almost perfect with an abundance of sunshine and temperatures in the mid 70s.

The forecast is less stellar for the upcoming weekend, though Saturday is expected to be mainly dry during the day before rain and possibly thunderstorms move in.

The weather on Sunday doesn't look promising if you have outdoor activities planned. It looks like more rain and storms are forecast.

On the good news side of the equation, the forecast from Monday through July 4 looks dry and largely sunny with temperatures in the 80s.

Weekend forecast details

"As it looks now, neither day will be entirely dry," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. "That being said, tomorrow is when you should plan outdoor activities, as Sunday appears more unsettled. Saturday, mugginess returns, and cloud cover increases with a chance for late afternoon/evening showers. Temps peak in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Sunday will be noticeably more humid and warmer. Also, an approaching cold front will lead to the development of scattered showers and storms. Some storms could be strong to severe, and that’s why we have declared it a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY. We’re in the slight risk category for receiving some strong storms, which is level 2 out of 5. (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Here are the extended forecast details via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 7 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 70. South wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Independence Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.