CT Weather: 45-60 MPH Wind Gusts Possible Friday, Saturday

CONNECTICUT — After a few days of spring-like weather we're about to return to reality as some wild and more winter-like weather returns to Connecticut.

After a cloudy start, Friday's weather will improve later this morning and this afternoon with temperatures once again exceeding 60 degrees. But later Friday night, temperatures will plummet and the wind will pick up, which has led to a wind advisory being issued for the state.

Wind gusts could exceed 45 mph in southern Connecticut and possibly 60 mph in northern Connecticut late Friday and early Saturday.

There is also a chance for elevated fire weather potential for northern Connecticut on Friday due to strong wind gusts and high humidity.

We'll also notice temperatures plummet this weekend with daytime highs only in the 40s, and it will also be windy on Saturday and Sunday too.

Temperatures will feel winter-like on Monday with high temperatures only in the mid 30s. The low temperatures at night this weekend may fall into the teens in parts of the state.

WTNH News 8 chief meteorologist Gil Simmons said the weather may turn "interesting" next week as light snow or rain is possible Tuesday and more unsettled weather is expected on Thursday.

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Forecast details for southern Connecticut:

A wind advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

"Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service cautioned. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."

Today: Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Breezy, with a northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Light west wind becoming northwest 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Forecast details for northern Connecticut:

A special weather statement has been issued for an "elevated fire weather potential" Friday.

"This is due to the combination of relative humidity dropping between 20 and 30 percent in the afternoon, and west winds gusting between 20 and 25 MPH," the weather service cautioned.

Additionally, a wind advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph. Isolated gusts up to 60 mph are possible.

"Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."

Today: Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 13 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 7 mph.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a northwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.