Connecticut is bracing for a cold front that will bring a significant drop in humidity over the next 24 hours. While there may be isolated showers or storms today, they are not expected to be widespread. The skies will also be thick with wildfire smoke, with the weather clearing up for a beautiful weekend ahead.
This morning, the state is experiencing mostly cloudy and humid conditions with the possibility of a spotty shower and dense fog in some areas. Temperatures are expected to range from the upper 60s to low 70s. Throughout the day, there will be a mix of sun and clouds with high humidity, but an isolated shower or storm is possible. The smoky skies from western wildfires will be evident, with temperatures reaching the low to mid 80s.
As night falls, the weather will clear up and become comfortable with lows in the 50s to lower 60s. Tomorrow will see sunny skies with smoke lingering in the air at times, but with low humidity and highs in the low to mid 80s. The weekend is forecasted to be mostly sunny with low to moderate humidity and temperatures in the middle to upper 80s.
Looking ahead to next week, Monday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with moderate humidity and temperatures in the middle to upper 80s. Tuesday may see some showers and thundershowers, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. By mid-week, oppressive humidity may return along with a few afternoon storms, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s.
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