CT Weather: Weekend Forecast Improves, Storms Move In Monday

CONNECTICUT — In the good news department, it appears the weekend weather forecast is changing for the better.

A storm system is forecast to move slowly our way, which means Saturday should be dry and most of Sunday may be dry. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast for Sunday night and on Monday, according to the latest forecast updates.

Canadian wildfire smoke impacts on us Friday

On Friday, you'll notice hazy sunshine, which is a result of the "Canadian wildfire smoke that will dim or filter the sunshine. Provided this round of smoke will be thicker than the last few times we have seen it here in CT, air quality may not be ideal (current forecast is moderate). Meanwhile, expect temps to reach the mid to upper 80s (a few degrees above average for mid-August)," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

Weekend weather forecast update

"A storm system from the west will approach, but do so slowly and because of this we may be able to squeak out a mainly dry weekend! Saturday now looks to feature a blend of sun and clouds. It will be muggy with highs in the low to mid-80s. Then Sunday is partly to mostly cloudy, and perhaps a degree or two cooler while remaining muggy. While not entirely dry, the chance for an isolated shower or storm is low and mainly for those communities near the NY border," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

Thunderstorms return

"The system that slowly approaches over the weekend will bring an unsettled start to next week. In fact, we have shifted our First Alert to Monday for the possibility of heavier rain and thunderstorms," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

Hurricane Ernesto update for us

"Fortunately, the storm should stay far offshore from Southern New England. For Atlantic facing coastline, there could be rough surf and concern for rip currents." (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Here are the forecast updates for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Here are the forecast updates for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.