Details On 'Pretty Ugly' Weather Today In CT

CONNECTICUT — Today will be a rainy and dreary day in Connecticut as rain moves in early this morning and will continue to fall moderately until the early afternoon. There is a chance for an isolated thunderstorm too.

We'll also notice very cool temperatures today with high temps in the 50s. The good news is that the rain will taper off by mid-afternoon but it will remain cold all day. If you have outdoor weekend plans, hopefully it is on Saturday, which will be sunny with temps near 80 degrees.

On Father's Day there will be a chance of rain showers throughout the day with mostly cloudy skies.

More On Today's Rain Via NWS:

"The rain will taper off early this evening and may even end briefly across the western portions of the tri state. However, a slight chance of showers will remain tonight into early Friday as another low passes well to the north through southeastern Canada. High pressure will build into the region Friday morning into the afternoon with clear conditions. ... Friday`s temperatures will rebound, but still remain below seasonal normals. Highs are expected to reach the lower to mid 70s."

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons says, "Have your rain gear and a warm outfit for the day today. I’m expecting periods of rain through at least early afternoon and chilly temperatures with mostly 50s. The wind will pick up for the afternoon too. A scattered shower tomorrow but mostly dry weather is expected for Friday. High temperatures tomorrow near 70. Saturday looks like the best day of the weekend with sunshine and near 80."

*Biggest Issues On The Roads As Of 8:30 A.M. Thursday

DANBURY - I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 10 and 4 (8.2 miles) because of Motor Vehicle Accident (1 Vehicle) between Exits 5 and 4. The 2 right lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, June 13 at 6:39 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 20 and 13 (10.7 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 6:02 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 44 and 38 (11.3 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 6:11 am.

E. HARTFORD - Delays. RT2 Westbound is congested between Exits 4 and 2W (0.5 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 6:38 am.

NEWTOWN - I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 10 and 4 (8.2 miles) because of Motor Vehicle Accident (1 Vehicle) between Exits 5 and 4. The 2 right lanes are closed. Reported Thursday, June 13 at 6:39 am.

WINDSOR - Delays. I-91 Southbound is congested between Exits 36 and 32 (5.0 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 6:52 am.

W. HARTFORD - Delays. I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 43 and 50 (3.6 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 6:57 am.

MIDDLETOWN - Delays. RT9 Northbound is congested between Exits 12 and 16 (0.9 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 7:14 am.

CROMWELL - Delays. I-91 Northbound is congested between Exits 21 and 23 (3.3 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 7:43 am.

FARMINGTON - Delays. I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 37 and 39 (1.3 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 7:44 am.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 9 and 3 (6.8 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 7:51 am.

WETHERSFIELD - Delays. I-91 Northbound is congested between Exits 25 and 27 (2.1 miles). Reported Thursday, June 13 at 7:58 am.

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Here is the updated weather forecast for Southern CT:

Today
Rain, mainly between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Areas of fog after 2pm. High near 61. Northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Friday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Northern CT:

Today
Rain, mainly before 5pm. Patchy fog after noon. High near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%