Middlefield, Durham Weather: Cooler Temps, Thunderstorms Still Possible for Days

Technically, there is a slight chance for storms each day leading into the weekend for most of Connecticut, but the upcoming forecast is much, much better than last week.

Last weekend it felt like 110 degrees at times and quick-moving strong-to-severe thunderstorms were popping up daily.

Fast-forward a week later and the temps will be in the upper 80s and later in the weekend low 80s and currently there are no advisories issued for the thunderstorm chances each day.

The forecast includes plenty of sunshine through the weekend too.

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For those of you with outdoor plans heading into the weekend - or during weekend - this is the latest updated forecast via the National Weather Service:

Thursday: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon in southern Connecticut but clouds will give away to sunshine as the day progresses and a high temp of around 85-87 degrees. The chance for showers and storms is only 20 percent on Thursday and Thursday evening in southern Connecticut.

In northern Connecticut, just partly sunny skies and a chance for some fog after midnight with temps in the upper 80s.

Friday: Mostly sunny skies and temps in the upper 80s but there is a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. in southern Connecticut. Fog may be more of an issue in northern Connecticut likely before 8 a.m. and after 2 a.m. Temps will be in the upper 80s in northern Connecticut.

Saturday: Mostly sunny skies with temps in the mid to upper 80s for the entire state during the day but in southern Connecticut, again there is a chance for an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening hours. In northern Connecticut, as of right now, no chance of showers or storms.

Sunday: Sunny skies and temps in the mid 80s for Connecticut and a chance of showers and storms for the entire state in the afternoon. The chances for storms increases for the entire state late Sunday into early Monday.

— By BRIAN MCCREADY (Patch Staff)

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