Today marks the first day of autumn, a perfect day for activities such as apple or pumpkin picking, or attending one of the fairs across the state. Despite a mix of sun and clouds, an offshore coastal system may cause some clouds and isolated showers in eastern CT. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Fairfield and New Haven county shorelines due to the possibility of shoreline flooding during high tide cycles.
Autumn officially begins at 8:43 AM with partly to mostly sunny weather and breezy conditions, with highs near 70 degrees. Tonight will be partly clear with temperatures in the upper 40s to mid 50s. The outlook for the next few days includes partly to mostly sunny weather on Monday with highs around 70 degrees. Tuesday will see clouds and sun with temperatures in the upper 60s, while Wednesday will be cloudy with a possible shower and highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Thursday will bring periods of rain and breezy conditions with highs in the mid to upper 60s, and Friday may see morning showers with highs ranging from 65 to 70 degrees. Overall, the weather forecast for the upcoming week includes a mix of sun and clouds, the possibility of showers, and temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to around 70 degrees.
Source
Photo credit www.wtnh.com