CT Weather: Improving Labor Day Weekend Forecast

Well this is change we can all get behind. The Labor Day weekend weather forecast for Connecticut is looking a lot better than it initially appeared. There may be a chance of a rain shower or two this weekend but now more sun is expected and both Saturday and Labor Day look very good with sun and dry weather.

Sunday appears to be a bit unstable with isolated rain showers in the morning but then drying out quickly for the afternoon. And if we cheat and look ahead to Tuesday, well it looks like another heatwave may be in our future.

The National Weather Service says Friday that "a trough of low pressure may cause a few showers (Friday and Saturday) ... The better overall chances of showers will be today, so there is a chance that everyone could end up rain-free on Saturday. High temperatures both days will range mostly 75-80."

Temps will moderate beginning on Sunday and on Labor Day but we should be below 90 degrees all weekend. The National Weather Service says for Northern Connecticut that "There is the possibility that Heat Advisories may be needed at times for portions of southern New England next week." (To sign up for free, local breaking news alerts from more than 100 Connecticut communities, click here.)

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said, "The less humid air will feel good all day today with lots of clouds and some breaks of sunshine. High temperatures will be in the 70s to around 80. Nice sunshine tomorrow 75 to 80. The humidity goes back up on Sunday with more clouds & a sprinkle possible. Hot weather returns for Labor Day and much of next week!"

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Here is the updated weather forecast for Southern Connecticut:

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 11 mph.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 9 mph.

Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Labor Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Northern Connecticut:

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers after 1am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 10am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

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