CT 4th Of July Weekend Weather Forecast: Rain Showers Dominate

CONNECTICUT — The upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend forecast for Connecticut is a mixed bag. Saturday doesn't look good at all, as rain showers dominate, and there may be afternoon thunderstorms.

On Sunday, there is a chance for more rain showers and a storm, but it will be a better weather day than Saturday. Monday, July 5 is the best weather day as sunshine dominates and temperatures will be around 80 degrees. On Saturday, temperatures will only be in the mid 60s with rain showers falling off-and-on.

The National Weather Service said rain showers increase Friday afternoon and thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and small hail.

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Here are the updated 4th of July holiday forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today: Showers likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Independence Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

Here are the updated 4th of July holiday forecast details for northern Connecticut:

Today: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Independence Day: A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.