Connecticut Weather: 'Potent' Storm System Draws Closer

The forecast for Connecticut to start the work week sounds like something you'd expect to see in the heart of summer. The forecast calls for heavy rain, gusty winds, milder temps and even thunderstorms to begin the week.

On Monday, "Overcast skies, light rain, drizzle and patchy fog will continue across the area for much of today as a warm front slowly approaches the area," the National Weather Service says. Tuesday will definitely be the worst of the weather for the week as that is when Connecticut will see the heaviest of rains, wind and possible thunderstorms.

"As a potent storm system draws closer, heavy rainfall and the potential for isolated thunderstorms will develop on Tuesday. Strong wind gusts may be possible, especially near any heavier showers or thunderstorms. As the front passes through Tuesday evening, rain will rapidly end from west to east. Gusty winds will continue following the front into Tuesday night. Temperatures then return to more seasonable values for the mid week as high pressure builds across the region," the National Weather Service says.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said, "A dreary day today. Make sure you have your wet weather gear including the umbrella! There will be some steady rain arriving for the evening commute. Heavy rain and wind for tomorrow! Colder with brighter skies later this week!"

From Fox 61's Matt Scott "Another mild day, with some off/on showers. No big deal today, but heavier, more consistent rain arrives with a front Tuesday. That leads to colder temps for the 2nd half of the week."

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Here's the updated forecast for southern Connecticut:

Today: A 40 percent chance of rain or drizzle. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight: Patchy drizzle with a slight chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog before midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 14 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 17.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

Here's the updated forecast for northern Connecticut:

Today: A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog before noon, then patchy fog after 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 42. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 36. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then rain likely. Patchy fog before 2pm. High near 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 14.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34.