A cold front swept through the region overnight, leaving behind a few lingering showers across southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island early this morning. Those final showers will taper off shortly after sunrise, setting the stage for a gradual return to quieter weather conditions.
๐ฌ๏ธ Today: Clearing and Comfortable
Behind the departing front, winds will ease through the morning and drier air will take hold. Expect a mix of sunshine and passing clouds through the afternoon. A few showers are possible in SE CT. Temperatures will top out in the low to mid 60s โ a touch below average for mid-May โ but overall it should feel quite comfortable, especially with the improving conditions.
Future Radar Monday Afternoon – HRRR Model
โ๏ธ Tuesday: Increasing Clouds, Still Dry
Tuesday looks like a transition day. While it should remain dry for most of the day, cloud cover will gradually increase ahead of the next approaching storm system. Itโs a good day to get outdoors before the next round of unsettled weather arrives.
๐ง๏ธ Midweek: Rain Returns
The most active portion of the forecast arrives midweek:
- Late Wednesday into Thursday: Expect widespread showers to develop across Connecticut.
- Periods of steady rain are likely, with rainfall totals approaching around 1 inch in some areas.
- There is also the chance for a few rumbles of thunder Wednesday night into early Thursday.
- At times, heavier downpours could occur, especially overnight.
By Friday, conditions may begin to improve, although some lingering showers are possible. Cooler air aloft may keep things a bit unstable, but there are indications the system could exit faster than expected. For now, Friday trends partly cloudy with decreasing rain chances.
European Model Total Rainfall Wednesday through Friday
๐ค๏ธ Weekend Outlook: Turning Warmer and Dry
The forecast takes a much more favorable turn heading into the weekend:
- Saturday: Dry, mild, and increasingly sunny with highs well into the 70s.
- Sunday: Even warmer, with inland areas reaching the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Coastal communities will likely stay a bit cooler due to the ocean influence, but overall, the weekend is shaping up to be pleasant and springlike โ a great opportunity to get outside.
