Southbury'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 Southbury’s latest hyperlocal National Weather Service forecast:

Today, Sunny, with a high near 81. Light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

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

Tuesday, A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night, A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday, Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 6 to 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 50.

Friday, Sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night, Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Saturday, Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night, Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Sunday, Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

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