Connecticut Weather Forecast: Some Rain, Thunderstorms Likely On Memorial Day

With many people having outdoor plans this Memorial Day weekend including barbecues, ceremonies and parades, here’s a detailed look at weather conditions for the entire holiday weekend in Connecticut.

Overall, the good news is we’re not expecting any prolonged period of rain but we’re also not expecting a ton of sunshine either. Temps will also remain relatively cool as well. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected on Memorial Day but at least the good news is it won’t be a soaking rain like we’ve been used to over the past couple of months. But the showers could be falling during the parades Monday, according to Connecticut meteorologists. (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

The WFSB 3 TV Meteorologist team says expect sun and clouds on Saturday but it will be dry with temps in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. On Sunday, expect more sun than clouds and temps again in the 60s to near 70 degrees. “It’ll be a nice day for any outdoor activities that you may have planned,” WFSB 3 TV wrote.

As for Memorial Day, temps will only be in the 60s, mostly cloudy skies and showers are likely, WFSB 3 TV writes.

The WTNH News 8 Meteorologist team says, “We’re tracking rain for Monday. Right now, it looks like showers will be around for the Memorial Day parades in the morning. Highs will only be near 60. Most of next week looks seasonable, with highs in the 70s.”

News 8 says clouds begin to build Saturday afternoon after morning sunshine and on Sunday they are predicting more clouds than sun too.

Fox 61 Meteorologists add "there could be some timing issues with the arrival time of the rain for Memorial Day observances, picnics and barbecues. Don’t cancel any outdoor plans just yet, a lot can change in the day or two with this unsettled weather pattern; but at least have a back-up plan ready in case some rain moves over your house."

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Here’s Connecticut’s detailed weather forecast via the National Weather Service:

Saturday: Sun and clouds, high near 70 degrees. Temps down to around 55 at night.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with temps only near 65 degrees. Slight chance of rain late Sunday night.

Memorial Day: Showers and thunderstorms possible. Temps only in the low 60s. The chance for showers is all day.

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