Enjoy Today As Weather Takes A Big Turn For The Worse: CT Weather

CONNECTICUT — Yesterday was a beautiful weather day and we can expect today (Thursday) to be more of the same with plenty of sunshine and temps into the mid 60s. Friday, not so much. The weather takes a turn for the worse on Friday as periods of heavy rain are expected and there is a chance for thunderstorms too.

The rain and unsettled weather is expected to spill into the weekend but should exit the state before noon Saturday. More off and on showers are expected on Sunday but the weekend will not be a washout and sun is expected Saturday afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties saying, "Bands of heavy rain with embedded thunderstorms are possible Friday night which may result in minor poor drainage flooding. In addition there is a very low risk for one or two strong thunderstorms."

The National Weather Service says, "Clouds will be on the increase through the day today. An onshore southerly wind this afternoon will keep temperatures from rising out of the 60s. Cooler readings will be found closer to the coast.

"A warm front approaches the area tonight, and light rain is possible through the overnight. Low temperatures will range from the upper 40s to the lower 50s. The warm front moves closer from the south Friday morning, and should lift across parts of the area in the afternoon. Any rain in the morning will give way to possible heavier showers late in the day and into the night as low pressure and cold front approach, then pass across the area. Daytime high temperatures will rise into the lower 60s, then fall into the 40s and 50s Friday night as cooler air moves in behind the front."

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Here is a look at the weekend weather forecast for Southern Connecticut:

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Tonight
A slight chance of rain or light rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday
Rain likely before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers. Low around 49. South wind 11 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Here is a look at the weekend weather forecast for Northern Connecticut:

Today
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday
Cloudy. Numerous showers, mainly in the morning. Patchy fog. Highs around 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Saturday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.

Sunday
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.