Connecticut Weather: Spring Weather Finally Arrives This Week

On Saturday afternoon temps were in the upper 40s in Connecticut accompanied by a soaking rain. Fast-forward to Thursday, and we're expected to be in the 80s to possibly near 90 degrees in parts of the state. Once again it's a reminder of how quickly the weather can change.

Besides some showers and strong winds on Monday, it will be almost summer-like with plenty of sun, warm temps and practically no rain in the forecast through the weekend. (Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and Special Weather Statement today for Hartford and Tolland counties, noting that winds will be strong and possibly gust to near 50 mph. The entire state will see stronger wind gusts later this afternoon.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons wrote, “I hope you're having a good day! Some scattered showers today from time to time through early afternoon. More importantly, the wind will get strong and gusty. Could be a few scattered power outages with winds gusting between 40 and 45 mph. I'm expecting beautiful weather tomorrow, sunshine and 70s. Are you ready for summer? Hot weather coming in Wednesday and Thursday along with some humidity.”

And I think WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Sam Kantrow best sums up how we feel about this week’s forecast. “Excited I get to talk about the return of a high UV index this week. Finally some sun, finally some HEAT!” Kantrow wrote.

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Here’s the updated forecast via the National Weather Service:

Monday: Some showers and winds pick up this afternoon and could exceed 35 mph at times. Temps in the upper 60s.

Tuesday: Sun and low to mid 70s.

Wednesday: Sun and temps in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees.

Thursday: Sun and temps in the 80s in southern Connecticut to near 90 degrees in northern Connecticut.

Friday: More sun and a high temp near 80 degrees.

Saturday: Sun and a high temp near 70.

Sunday: Partly sunny but there is a slight chance for a rain shower too. Temps near 70 degrees.

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