Thunderstorms, Multiple Days Of Rain Forecast In CT: Timeline, New Details Released

Connecticut will experience some wet weather this work week, including the potential for thunderstorms, according to meteorologists.

Fall officially begins today, and the weather is expected to remain clear and dry throughout the day Monday.

That changes on Tuesday, when both WFSB and the National Weather Service are predicting a chance of showers and thunderstorms.

According to WFSB, Tuesday will begin with partly sunny skies, highs in the lower 80s, and muggy conditions.

Thunderstorm chance on Tuesday

The chance for rain and thunderstorms increases later in the day Tuesday, according to meteorologists.

“Here’s some good news: that rain is now looking to be a bit more substantial than previously thought,” WFSB reports. “A few rumbles of thunder will even be possible! We need the rain, and we’ll take what we can get.”

The expected wet weather will continue into early Wednesday, followed by partly-sunny to mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-70s, according to WFSB and the National Weather Service.

More rain on Thursday, Friday

Rain is predicted again for Thursday, particularly later in the day, according to WFSB, and showers are also expected on Friday, with muggy conditions.

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After highs reach up into the low 80s on Tuesday, high temperatures for the rest of the work week will reach into the 70s during the daytime through Friday, according to meteorologists. Nighttime temperatures will dip into the upper 50s to low 60s.

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

Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

Thursday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

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

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 7 mph.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 before 10 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., then showers likely after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.