The workweek will start out dry and cooler, then heavy rain is expected in Connecticut on Thursday, according to meteorologists.
While the normal high temperature for this time of year is around 71 degrees, it will be cooler today, with highs reaching into the mid-60s, according to WFSB and the National Weather Service.
It is expected to be dry today, with increasing clouds as the day progresses.
WFSB anticipates temperatures will dip into the upper 30s and lower 40s tonight, and the station cautions state residents to consider bringing any tropical plants indoors.
WFSB predicts Tuesday will be sunny and on the cool side again, and then a disturbance arrives on Wednesday, bringing rain.
The National Weather Service also reports rain chances increase again Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night as the next system approaches.
WTNH anticipates clouds and showers will increase Wednesday, “as a slow moving storm develops to our south.” The station says it will be unseasonably cool, with highs in the upper 50s Wednesday.
“There’s still a bit of uncertainty as to exactly when those showers arrive - in the afternoon or later in the evening,” WFSB reports. “Regardless, the rain will last through much of the day Thursday, and could be locally heavy at times.”
The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are possible late Wednesday and Thursday.
WFSB predicts Thursday will be the wettest day of this week, and the showers could continue into early Friday.
“Rainfall amounts during this stretch could range anywhere from 0.5″ all the way to 1-2″+,” WFSB reports.
“Rain at times Thursday through much of Friday too!” WTNH meteorologists said.
WFSB meteorologists predict the weekend will be warmer, milder and dry. High temperatures on Saturday will reach well into the 70s, according to the National Weather Service.
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Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light south wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 48. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 11 a.m. High near 65. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9 p.m., then a chance of showers between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night: A chance of showers before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light west wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning.
Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday: Showers. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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