East Hampton, Portland's Latest Memorial Day Weekend Forecast

Written by Brian McCready and Jaimie Cura

A lot of people have barbecues planned with family and friends this Memorial Day weekend, and others have plans to attend ceremonies and parades honoring those who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

It’s clear from the latest National Weather Service forecast that Sunday is the best day to have outdoor plans, as temperatures around Connecticut will be in the low to mid-70s and skies will be sunny.

Saturday isn’t bad either, just a bit chillier with temperatures in the mid to high 60s but it will be sunny.

Earlier this week, thunderstorms and showers were forecast for Memorial Day itself, which is when numerous ceremonies and parades are scheduled.

The showers will hold off until Monday evening, according to the NWS, and while it will be mostly cloudy, there won’t be any rain during the day. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-70s on Monday.

Showers or thunderstorms are possible for Monday night.

Have a great holiday weekend!

Your Local Forecast

• Thursday: A slight chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

• Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

• Friday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light north wind becoming west 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

• Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light west after midnight.

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

• Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

• Memorial Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

• Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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