Weekend Forecast Takes A Turn For The Worse: CT Weather

CONNECTICUT — The weekend weather forecast for Connecticut will feature periods of rain, it may be heavy at times too, and a big change in temperature. Temps may approach 70 degrees on Saturday afternoon. Connecticut could even see a thunderstorm late tonight.

If you have outdoor weekend plans it appears Saturday afternoon and early Sunday afternoon will be dry, but rain is likely early Saturday morning and Sunday evening. More rain is expected on Monday.

The week ahead weather forecast also looks unsettled with more rain expected on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service says, today "will feature clouds along with some spotty drizzle in a few places as temperatures will only climb into the 50s closer to the coast, and near 60, or in the lower 60s across far western sections."

"Becoming breezy, especially closer to the coast during this evening. Showers will develop by late this evening across western sections and move east during the overnight. There will likely be
a period of moderate rain along with the slight chance of a thunderstorm. Temperatures should remain steady, or rise slightly during tonight as warmer air filters in from the south and southwest.

"Showers should push east of the area during Saturday as a cold front pushes through early on. The front should settle far enough to the south that the chances of rain will diminish early in the
day. The afternoon should mainly be dry with clouds still lingering across much of the area. Overall temperatures should be warmer, especially across interior sections where there may be a
few breaks of sun," the National Weather Service states.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons says, "Some spotty drizzle or a very light rain at times through midday. It will not be a washout today with cloudy skies temps in the 40s to around 50. Heavy rain tonight ending tomorrow morning. Good luck to everyone fishing tomorrow morning! Clearing out warming up tomorrow afternoon with 60s and 70s. Clouds and a sprinkle on Sunday followed by heavier rain Sunday night and Monday.

Live look at traffic conditions in CT as of 9 a.m.

WATERBURY - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 35 and 37 (2.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, April 12 at 8:07 am.

GRISWOLD - Road Work on I-395 Southbound between Exits 22 and 21B (1.4 miles) in effect today until 3:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Friday, April 12 at 8:21 am.

GLASTONBURY - Rocky Hill Ferry Closed until further notice due to High Water. Reported Friday, April 12 at 5:30 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 5 (17.8 miles). Reported Friday, April 12 at 5:50 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 44 and 35 (16.5 miles). Reported Friday, April 12 at 6:40 am.

HARTFORD - I-91 Northbound is congested between Exits 34 and 37 (3.1 miles) because of Motor Vehicle Accident (Vehicle Fire) between Exits 36 and 37. The 3 left lanes are closed. Reported Friday, April 12 at 8:15 am.

WINDSOR - Delays. I-91 Southbound is congested between Exits 38A and 37 (1.7 miles). Reported Friday, April 12 at 8:33 am.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Southern CT:

Today
A slight chance of drizzle before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 7 to 13 mph.

Tonight
Showers likely before 2am, then rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 53. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday Night
Rain before 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Northern CT:

Today

A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am. Low around 52. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night
Showers before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then showers after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 51. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 67. South wind around 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.