Mansfield and Storrs Might Get Some Forrest Gump Rain on Friday, But Otherwise a Good UConn Move-In Weekend on Tap

If everyone in in and around Mansfield and Storrs Connecticut gets through the early afternoon period on Friday's freshmen move-in period without getting soaked, then it’s a good start to the weekend.

But after a possible deluge forecast for the the University of Connecticut and Mansfield into Friday afternon, the weekend looks downright pleasant in a meteorological pattern the National Weather Service said is expected to last well into what is back-to-school week for most communities in the state.

So … what happens Friday?

Probably what Forrest Gump calls “Big, ole fat rain.”

The National Weather Service is warning Connecticut residents of a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., Friday, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Otherwise, Friday should be partly sunny, with a high near 88 and a south wind 5 to 7 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. In all, Friday’s chances of precipitation are 30 percent with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, but higher amounts if a thunderstorm decides to visit the state..

Here is the rest of the forecast:

Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light north wind.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night” Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Photo Credit: Chris Dehnel