Thunderstorms In Forecast As Major Weather Changes Begin Across CT

Sunny and hot weather will dominate the end of the work week, but rain and potential thunderstorms return this weekend, according to meteorologists.

Both today and Friday will be sunny and hot, with highs reaching into the low 90s inland and upper 80s near the shore, according to the National Weather Service.

WFSB says high pressure will dominate, and Connecticut can “expect ample sunshine” today.

“Fortunately, humidity levels remain low,” the station reports.

The National Weather Service predicts Saturday will start out sunny and hot, with highs in the low 90s inland and upper 80s near the shore.

It predicts a chance of showers and thunderstorms after about 3 p.m. on Saturday, with the likelihood for precipitation increasing Saturday night.

WFSB reports Saturday will be the best day of the weekend for outdoor activities.

“Saturday is the pick of the 2 days as it will be dry through most of the daylight hours,” WFSB said.

According to WFSB, cloud cover will increase on Saturday due to an approaching cold front, with isolated showers or a storm late Saturday.

“Sunday, while not a washout, showers are likely,” WFSB reports.

For Sunday, the National Weather Service says showers are likely, with thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m.

Sunday will feature scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures, with highs reaching around 80 degrees, according to WFSB.

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Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south wind.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.