Timeline For Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Released For Father's Day Weekend In CT

CONNECTICUT — It appears that Father's Day weekend in Connecticut will feature a lot of rain and some thunderstorms.

Friday starts out dry and some areas are enjoying sunshine, but by the afternoon rain and thunderstorms are forecast. The National Weather Service said storms are possible anytime after 2 p.m. and some could be "severe."

"After a dry morning with hazy skies from elevated smoke, showers develop in the afternoon and continue at times through the evening. A few thunderstorms are also possible," the weather service wrote concerning southern Connecticut.

"Above normal high temperatures from the mid 70s to lower 80s expected across most of southern New England today. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible across the interior this afternoon and evening," the weather service wrote concerning northern Connecticut.

More rain and thunderstorms are forecast Friday night, and it looks to be rainy on Saturday. Between 1–2 inches of rain is possible, forecasters say. The rain is forecast to end Sunday morning and some sun should reappear in the afternoon, according to the weather service.

Monday-Thursday of next week looks sunny, with temperatures in the mid 70s.

"By (Friday) evening, scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms become likely as a disturbance heads our way...Otherwise, it’s warm and a bit muggier with highs near 80," wrote WFSB 3 TV Chief Meteorologist Mark Dixon with Scot Haney.

Father's Day weekend forecast details

"Over the Father’s Day weekend, you’ll want to keep the umbrella nearby and have plans for indoor activities as the weather is not looking ideal," wrote WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "While we could use the rain, it’s poorly timed. An area of low pressure will meander just to our south tomorrow. This means we’ll see an abundance of cloud cover with ongoing chances for scattered showers.

"With an onshore flow temps only peak near 70. Isolated downpours and thunderstorms can’t be ruled out later in the day. Something we’ll be monitoring: Southern New England has been placed in the ‘marginal’ risk area for excessive rain (with the potential of 1-2″ with locally higher amounts). For Sunday, the low begins to move away. This will allow for at least some partial clearing, but lingering (isolated) showers will still be possible. So while not as wet as tomorrow, the weather will be a bit better (brighter, drier, milder... relatively speaking) for Dad with highs in the mid-70s." (Watch the full WFSB 3 TV weather forecast here).

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Forecast details from the National Weather Service for southern Connecticut:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Forecast details from the National Weather Service for northern Connecticut:

Today: A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 70. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.