Thunderstorms Forecast As Major Weather Changes Begin For CT

It will be a sunny and nice day today, perfect for outdoor activities, then showers and thunderstorms are possible again on Thursday and Friday, according to forecasters.

The National Weather Service says it will be a “beautiful day today, with mostly sunny skies.”

High temperatures today will be in the mid-80s inland and low-80s along the shore.

WFSB is calling today a “top 10 weather day,” as it will be bright and comfortable, with low humidity.

Thunderstorms on Thursday

Hotter temperatures and the potential for stormy weather return tomorrow.

“Shower and thunderstorm chances return late Thursday into Friday before a quieter weekend,” the National Weather Service reports.

It predicts temperatures will rise Thursday and Friday, with highs in the upper 80s.

According to WFSB, it will be cloudier and muggier starting Thursday, with an isolated afternoon shower or thunderstorm possible.

More storms possible Friday

WFSB predicts a cold front will approach on Friday, and as the front gets closer in the afternoon and evening, it could “lead to a round of storms.”

The National Weather Service also is predicting a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday, with the likeliest timeframe between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Weekend forecast outlook

The weekend outlook is good, with both Saturday and Sunday currently expected to be dry and sunny, with highs in the mid-80s, according to the National Weather Service.

“Temperatures will be seasonable both Saturday and Sunday,” WFSB reports. “And, by July-standards, it will be pleasant... mugginess will not be much of a factor at all!”

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Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind.

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.