Farmers' Almanac: CT Spring, Summer Forecast For 2019

CONNECTICUT — The Farmers' Almanac has not so good news for Connecticut.

The rain and thunderstorms just won't stop. Not right away. In fact, we may not see consistently pleasant conditions until September. And some of those storms could be pretty damaging. Tornadoes are even possible.

The almanac, which has purported to forecast weather conditions since 1818, recently released its summer 2019 outlook for the United States.

The almanac — not to be confused with the old Farmer's Almanac, which was founded in 1792 — forecasted a muggy and wet summer for the Connecticut region, including "above-normal" precipitation.

"Much of our summer forecast predicts lots of rain, thunderstorms, and wetness during July and August in the Northeast and New England areas" editor Pete Geiger said in a release.

He added that more clouds and showers would probably keep temperatures below the 12 expected 90-degree days that could otherwise be in store. That being said, residents in these areas should count on days with temperatures well into the 80s.

"Add to that the above-normal precipitation, and you've got oppressively humid and uncomfortable conditions," he said.

States in the North- and South-central should expect to see "dangerous weather" in late June, the almanac said. This includes thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and even "devastating" tornadoes.

Here is what is predicted for the Connecticut region through June:

MAY 2019

• 12th-15th. Unsettled weather, with a few light rain showers arriving from the south.
• 16th-19th.S kies gradually clear; milder temperatures.
• 20th-23rd. Very warm.
• 24th-27th. Frequent rain showers, then fresh, colder air sweeps into New England by Memorial Day
• 28th-31st. Clearing skies.

JUNE 2019

• 1st-3rd. Thunderstorms clear out, turns cooler.
• 4th-7th. Foggy. Rain and thunderstorms New England to points south.
• 8th-11th. Clear, cool air passes into New England and then quickly heats up.

Here is the 7-day weather forecast for Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today
A slight chance of drizzle or light rain before 11am, then a chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light north wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Friday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.