Durham and Middlefield Might Get Some Forrest Gump Rain on Friday, But Weekend Weather Looks Good

If everyone in Connecticut gets through the early afternoon period on Friday without getting soaked, then it’s a good start to the weekend.

But after a possible deluge forecast for the area on Friday, the weekend looks downright pleasant in a meteorological pattern the National Weather Service said is expected to last well into what is back-to-school week for most communities in the state.

So … what happens Friday?

Probably what Forrest Gump calls "Big, ole fat rain."

The National Weather Service is warning Connecticut residents of a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., Friday, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Otherwise, Friday should be partly sunny, with a high near 88 and a south wind 5 to 7 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. In all, Friday’s chances of precipitation are 30 percent with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, but higher amounts if a thunderstorm decides to visit the state.

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Here is the rest of the forecast:

Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light north wind.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night” Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Photo credit: Chris Dehnel

— By CHRIS DEHNEL (Patch Staff)