Big Weather Changes On The Way For West Hartford

The calendar flipped to fall but all we got were 90-degree temperatures, making it feel like mid-July and not autumn. The good news for those desperate for some fall-like weather is that we will be getting a break from the heat soon.

Beginning this weekend temps will remain only in the 60s, but don’t get used to the fall weather as we’re back into the 80s again by the end of next week, according to NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan.

“Big temperature drop by the weekend. From 90s to 60s by Saturday. Finally - something close to normal,” Hanrahan said.

He adds, “OK so I know a few of you are disappointed cooler weather is moving in but you won't be disappointed for long.”

WTNH Meteorologist Gil Simmons said, “Good morning! Here's your InstaCast for another Summer day today! Make sure you are drinking water in this heat and parts of Connecticut may see a scattered shower later on this afternoon. Most of the state will stay dry! The Fall feel rolls in each day starting tomorrow through the end of the week with highs only in the 60s by Friday!”

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Here’s the updated National Weather Service forecast for West Hartford:

Today: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Areas of fog after 10pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

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