'Large Ocean Storm' May Impact CT's Weather: Here's What We Know

CONNECTICUT — It's going to be a rainy and possibly storm week in Connecticut. Connecticut will see some rain today, tomorrow morning, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Well you get the idea. On the bright side, Tuesday looks good as sun is expected to break out after the early morning rain ends.

The biggest concern for this week is a "large ocean storm" that will come close to us "with rain and wind mid week for Wednesday and Thursday!" says WTNH News 8 Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons. The question remains as to how close the storm will get to us, which will determine what impacts, if any we see.

As for the present, the National Weather Service says, "A cold front approaches the region from the west during the day today before crossing the area during the evening hours. Ahead of the front, gusty south-southwest winds will allow high temperatures to rise into the 70s, close to 10 degrees above normal in some spots.

"The best chance of showers through the early afternoon hours will remain north and west of New York City, closer to the approaching front. Shower chances then increase from west to east this
afternoon, with the best chances for rain coming late this afternoon into tonight as the cold front crosses the area. In the wake of the front, temperatures will fall into the 50s across much
of the area tonight, with a few readings in the upper 40s possible well north and west of the New York City metro area."

"Showers will come to an end by daybreak Tuesday as high pressure builds towards the area. This will allow partly sunny skies and near normal temperatures to return across much of the region...," the NWS says.

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Here is the updated weather forecast for Southern Connecticut:

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight
Showers, mainly before 3am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 55. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 13 to 17 mph.

Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Northern Connecticut:

Today
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight
Showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 54. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night
A chance of showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 3 to 7 mph.