Oxford's 7-Day Forecast Includes Plenty of Sun, Temps Near 80, and a Chance of Thunderstorms

Summer feels like it’s just around the corner as temperatures on Monday will reach the upper 70s, almost 80 degrees. High 70s are also forecast for Tuesday.

One month ago it was snowing at this time, which is hard to believe.

The weather this week looks great, the only day that will be less than ideal is Tuesday where rain showers and thunderstorms are possible.

The rest of the week looks amazing with plenty of sunshine, temps in the low 70s and the early Mother’s Day forecast for Sunday looks great with sunny skies and temperatures in the lows 70s.

The National Weather Service does have a “Special Weather Statement” in effect for Monday for an elevated fire weather risk.

According to the bulletin, the elevated fire weather potential is for this afternoon and early evening.”

“Southerly winds should gust to 20 MPH and occasionally to around 25 MPH… This afternoon and early this evening...Across Southern Connecticut… This coupled with relative humidities from around 30 to 40 percent will promote an elevated fire weather risk…”

Here is Oxford’s latest hyperlocal National Weather Service forecast:

Today, Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight, Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday, A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night, A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday, Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night, Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Thursday, Sunny, with a high near 72.

Thursday Night, Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Friday, Sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night, Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Saturday, Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Saturday Night, Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Sunday, Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

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