CT Weather Forecast: More Rain, More Storms This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms rolled through Connecticut on Friday and surprise, surprise more of the same is expected Saturday too. Sigh. The National Weather Service has issued another Hazardous Weather Outlook for this weekend for more rain, more thunderstorms and more flooding concerns.

It's expected to remain mostly cloudy this morning but in the afternoon and evening is when the storms and rain are most likely to occur. More rain showers are possible on Sunday. Some showers are also possible on Monday and Wednesday too. On the bright side of things, Tuesday looks good as the sun returns.

In a weather statement for Southern Connecticut, the weather service says, "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible later this afternoon and this evening which could lead to some localized flooding."

For Northern Connecticut, the weather service says, "A few strong thunderstorms are possible ... late this morning through the afternoon. The primary threats are locally heavy rainfall which may cause flooding as well as gusty winds." (To sign up for free, local newsletters and breaking news alerts from more than 100 Connecticut communities, click here.)

The National Weather Service says, "A cold front will approach the region today, and move across the area during the first half of tonight. Expect a good deal of clouds along with the threat of showers and thunderstorms. While there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms all day, the best chance will be during the late afternoon and evening hours as the front moves through. It will be a warm and muggy day as highs climb into the 80s."

"With the frontal boundary nearby, the threat of showers will continue Saturday night and Sunday. With the front south of the area Sunday, winds become more northerly and temperatures will be cooler with highs in the 70s region wide. By late Sunday night into Monday somewhat drier air will settle into the region with a slight drop in humidity levels. Temperatures on Monday will average slightly below normal with middle 70s to around 80 across the region."

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Here is the dreary forecast for Southern CT:

Today
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph.

Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Here is the dreary forecast for Northern CT:

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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