Here Is When Strong Thunderstorms Are Expected For Northern CT

NORTHERN CONNECTICUT — The heat and humidity continues today with temps around 90 degrees, but there are concerns about strong thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon and evening, which are forecast to help somewhat break the heat and humidity.

There is an 80 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. On Sunday, sunny skies return with temps a bit cooler and in the low to mid 80s. More sun is expected on Monday with temps in the mid 80s.

Here is the updated, holiday weekend weather forecast for northern sections of Connecticut:

Today
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light north wind.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.