Wilton Weather: Today's Calm Before This Weekend's Mini Storm

WILTON, CT — As the last few weekends of summer approach, many will be planning backyard barbecues, pool parties and other outdoor fun. The National Weather Service predicts that Thursday and Friday's weather should be okay for outdoor plans, but this weekend looks a little shady, and wet.

"High pressure slowly slides offshore through Friday. The sinking air associated with the high should keep cloud cover at a minimum through then. Highs will run a few degrees below normal today, then near normal for lows tonight and highs on Friday," The NWS said.

A passing cold front ushers in a chance of showers and thunderstorms this weekend on Saturday, according to the NWS, and highs on Saturday should run a few degrees above normal.

Here is a detailed look at today's and this weekend's forecast:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

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