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Weather Update: Rain Makes Its Return This Week

The National Weather Service says there are a few chances for rain this week, and winds could be gusty during one of the storms.

The back-to-work week forecast features several chances for rain this week. Connecticut has been in “moderate drought” or “abnormally dry conditions” for the past couple of months.

The National Weather Service says there are chances for rain on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The best bet for consistent rain is Tuesday, accompanied by gusty winds exceeding 20 mph.

A half inch of rain or possibly a bit more may fall on Tuesday. Overall temps stay seasonal before cooling off a bit next weekend.

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The Detailed Forecast

Tuesday: Upper 50s, with rain developing during the day and up to a half inch of rain is expected before midnight along Southern Connecticut.

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Veterans Day: A slight chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-50s.

Thursday: Showers after 9 a.m. expected, a 70-percent chance and temps in the upper 50s.

Friday: Sunny, 58 degrees

Saturday and Sunday: Sunny and temps in the low 50s.

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