Here's When To Expect Thunderstorms This Weekend In CT

CONNECTICUT — The weekend weather forecast in Connecticut looks pretty good overall but there is one area of concern for rain showers and thunderstorms. On Saturday afternoon, likely after 2 p.m., showers and thunderstorms are possible across the state.

It's not expected to be a washout but it's definitely something to pay attention to if you have outdoor plans. Sunday looks great with sunshine and temps in the mid to upper 80s.

The National Weather Service says it will be mostly dry on Friday but there may be a rain shower this afternoon and evening but the best chance for rain and storms is on Saturday.

"The chance for showers and thunderstorms increases from west to east Saturday into Saturday night. Dry conditions return on Sunday. High temperatures in the middle 80s are forecast Friday and Saturday. Slightly warmer high temperatures in the middle and upper 80s are expected on Sunday."

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons says, "Nice weather expected for the day today! Sunshine with some passing clouds from time to time and high temperatures in the 80s. The humidity will be on the low side through the afternoon. A brief shower near the New York state line this evening. Tomorrow will start a little cloudy with some sun midday. Be ready for showers and thunderstorms to pop up in the afternoon and evening. It will be humid tomorrow! Less humidity and bright skies for Sunday!"

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Here is the updated weekend weather forecast for Southern CT:

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.

Here is the updated weekend weather forecast for Northern CT:

Today
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.