Falling Back To Fall

Microburst in Easthampton, MA

Wind damage early this morning was confined to the northwest hills. 4,000+ power outages at one point. The big story was the microburst confirmed in East Hampton, MA. 100 mph winds, 1/4 miles wide and 1 mile long. Luckily we were spared the worst. The rest of the day was sunny and warm with temps soaring into the lower to middle 70s.

The late summer feel fades tonight as we fall back to fall.  Temperatures tomorrow will be 5-8 degrees cooler with lots of sunshine.  

The weather stays dry through the day Friday.  Then the forecast gets a little wonky. A storm developing in the Mid Atlantic states will creep northeast.  But there is still a question as to how far north it nudges. Right now we’re keeping the forecast dry until Friday night with showers possible overnight and into Saturday morning.  But we still have low confidence on the timing and placement of this storm. We’ll keep an extra close eye on the forecast, especially because Saturday morning is the Hartford Marathon.

Tonight: Clear, cooler. Low: Mid to upper 40s.

Tomorrow: Cool despite plenty of sunshine. High temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.

Friday: Sunny start with clouds increasing late. High temperatures in the lower 60s. Chance for showers at night.

Saturday: Cloudy start with the chance for morning showers. Then partial clearing, mainly in the afternoon. High temperatures in the low to mid 60s.

Sunday: Cool despite plenty of sunshine. High temperatures in the lower 60s.

Monday: Cloudy with showers or a period of steady rain. High temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.

Wild Weather Overnight

A shower or two is possible tonight before midnight. But the worst is yet to come. Storms will fire up overnight, from midnight – 8 am. The worst weather will be focused 3-7 am. Some storms could be strong to severe. The biggest threat is gusty or damaging winds. But with a lot of wind shear (wind direction turning with height) there is also a small possibility for an isolated tornado in southern New England or on Long Island. This is an odd time of day for severe weather! But not unheard of.

Slow clearing will take place tomorrow after 8 am. The rest of the day looks fantastic, breezy and warm. High temperatures will soar into the middle 70s. Thursday will be about 10 degrees cooler, back to the 60s again with lots of sunshine.  A storm sliding south of Connecticut could graze the state with some showers or an area of rain late Friday into early Saturday. This is obviously a concern with the Hartford Marathon Saturday morning!  But there is still a chance the timing shifts earlier or the storm gets pushed farther south. So we’ll keep an eye on it!

Tonight: A shower in spots after midnight. Strong storms developing late. Low: 50s.

Tomorrow: Strong storms early in the morning. Slow clearing after 8 am. Warm and Breezy. High temperatures in the mid 70s.

Thursday: Cool despite plenty of sunshine. High temperatures in the middle 60s.

Friday: Increasing clouds, chance for a late day/evening shower. High temperature around 60 degrees.

Saturday: Chance for an early shower. Then clearing, becoming partly cloudy. High temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny with high temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.

Strong Storms Wednesday Morning

RPM Forecast for Wednesday at 2:30 AM, Stormy!

Tonight will not be as cold with increasing clouds. Temperatures will remain in the 50s (instead of the 30s).

A two day warm up will get underway Tuesday. Temperatures will climb into the lower 70s which is impressive considering the mostly cloudy sky.  A shower or thunderstorm is possible during the day.

A more potent disturbance will trigger a round of strong storms early Wednesday morning (before 8 am).  Some of those storms could be severe with heavy rain, lightning and the threat for damaging winds. The rest of the day looks nice with clearing skies. Cooler air returns on Thursday.

Tonight: Increasing clouds. Low: 53-58.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, chance for a shower or thunderstorm. High temperatures in the lower 70s.

Wednesday: Strong (possibly even severe) storms early in the morning. Then clouds will break for sunshine. Mild. High temperatures in the low to mid 70s.

Thursday: Cool despite plenty of sunshine. High temperatures in the middle 60s.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, chance showers. High temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, pleasant. High temperatures in the middle 60s.

50/50 Weekend

After a glorious end to the work week, the weather is heading downhill just in time for the weekend. Clouds will increase tonight with low temps in the lower to mid 50s.

This weekend will be 50/50. If you can choose when to schedule outdoor plans, Sunday is the winner. Saturday morning will start off cloudy with areas of drizzle and a few light showers. Steady rain will move in during the afternoon. An embedded thunderstorm is possible in spots with heavy rain and gusty winds. Rain will taper off Saturday night. Sunday looks gorgeous for the Southington Apple Harvest Festival. Temperatures will be on the cool side (lower 60s), despite plenty of sunshine. Fritters anyone!?

Monday remains sunny and will be a little milder with highs near 70 degrees.  The next chance for rain after tomorrow will be Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Forecast Details:

Tonight: Increasing clouds. Low:50s.

Tomorrow: Scattered light showers and drizzle in the morning. Steady rain (some heavy) developing in the afternoon. High temperatures in the mid 60s.

Sunday: Cool despite plenty of sunshine. High temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.

Monday: Mostly sunny. High temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, chance for a late day shower. Milder with high temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s.

Wednesday: Morning showers followed by some clearing. High temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

Sun Returns Friday! Not For Long....

Clouds will quickly continue to slowly clear out after sunset causing temperatures to drop quickly, into the mid 40s to around 50 degrees.

After several damp and dreary days the sun will finally return tomorrow! Early patchy fog will give way to partly cloudy skies Friday.  With more sun than recent days temperatures will be milder, approaching 70 degrees. Enjoy the dry weather, it doesn’t last long. Rain develops on Saturday between mid morning and early afternoon from west to east.  Some will be heavy at times in the afternoon with embedded thunder possible too. Sunday looks better for outdoor plans. It will be dry and sunny but cooler.

Tonight: Clearing. Low: 45-50.

Tomorrow: Patchy fog early. Partly sunny. High temperatures in the mid 60s to around 70 degrees.

Saturday: Rain developing, heaviest during the afternoon. Chance for thunder too! High temperatures in the middle 60s.

Sunday: Cool despite plenty of sunshine. High temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.

Monday: Mostly sunny. High temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds. High temperatures in the lower 70s.

Slow Improvement Thursday

Rainfall totals have been all over the place today. The Hebron/Colchester area scored the jackpot with 1.5-2”+ rainfall today with a heavy rain band that set up and wouldn’t move. But many other towns scored less than a half an inch.  The heaviest rain is over.  But periods of rain and drizzle will continue through tonight before slowly tapering off.

After a soggy start to October, the weather will slowly improve Thursday. A lingering shower is possible in spots early, especially for eastern Connecticut. After a dreary morning, clouds will slowly break for some sunshine. But the clearing process will happen painfully slow. Some areas may not see sun until late in the day. For that reason, temperatures will remain in the 60s. Friday will be milder courtesy of more sunshine. The dry spell doesn’t last long. Rain returns Saturday.

Tonight: Periods of rain and drizzle. Low: 55.

Tomorrow: A leftover shower in spots during the morning. Clouds slowly break for some sun in the afternoon. High temperatures in the middle 60s.

Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds. High temperatures in the mid 60s to around 70 degrees.

Saturday: Periods of rain, some could be locally heavy. Rain tapering off late day and at night. High temperatures in the middle to upper 60s.

Sunday: Cool despite plenty of sunshine. High temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.

Monday: A sunny start with clouds increasing as the day progresses. High temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

More Rain Tomorrow

There will be a little lull in the rain for a while this evening with patchy fog and drizzle.  But an area of steadier rain will develop later tonight and towards daybreak tomorrow.

On Wednesday you might want an umbrella and a jacket. Periods of rain combined with temperatures in the low to mid 60s will make it feel raw outside. Some of the rain could be locally heavy, helping to chip away at the rainfall deficit. The weather will start to dry out Thursday with clouds breaking for some sun in the afternoon.  Friday looks even brighter with partly to mostly sunny skies. But wet weather doesn’t stay away for long! Saturday could be a soaker with periods of rain, some of which could be heavy.  An autumn chill settles in Sunday but at least the weather will dry out for one day this weekend!

Forecast Details:

Tonight: Patchy fog and drizzle, steady rain developing late. Low: 55-60.

Tomorrow: Periods of rain, some could be locally heavy. Cloudy and raw with patchy fog. High temperatures in the low to middle 60s.

Thursday: Drying out. A cloudy start to the day with some breaks of sun in the afternoon. High temperatures in the low to mid 60s.

Friday: Early morning fog burns away, revealing mostly sunny skies. High temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

Saturday: Periods of rain, some heavy. High temperatures in the middle to upper 60s.

Sunday: Cool despite plenty of sunshine with high temperatures in the lower to middle 60s.

Falling Back To Fall

Today was the last taste of summer for a while!  After record warmth yesterday, a backdoor front will bring a return to fall reality.  Instead of 80s, high temperatures will remain in the upper 60s to low 70s all week.

The winds of change are courtesy of a backdoor cold front. Clouds will continue to thicken up tonight with some patchy fog and drizzle possible toward overnight into tomorrow morning.

The rest of the Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with the chance for a shower in spots. Wednesday is very similar with lots of clouds and a shower or two. But these showers will be far and few between. This is not a drought buster by any means. The next chance for significant rain is Saturday.

Tonight: Cloudy with patchy fog and drizzle developing late. Low: Near 60.

Tomorrow: Chance early fog and drizzle. Otherwise, mostly cloudy with the chance for a shower in spots. High temperatures around 70 degrees.

Wednesday: Morning fog and drizzle. Cloudy with the chance for a shower or two. High temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, chance for sprinkle or passing shower. High temperatures in the upper 60s.

Friday: Partly cloudy, more sun than recent days. High temperatures around 70 degrees.

Saturday: Cloudy with showers and areas of rain, especially in the morning through mid afternoon. High temperature near 70 degrees.

Fall Fair Feeling Like Summer This Weekend

Tonight will be clear and comfy for Friday night football games.  Temperatures will tumble into the lower to middle 50s.

This weekend we’re taking a trip back to summer.  Lucky for us, the great weather happens to coincide with fair season!  Both days will be sunny with high temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s.  That’s warm for late September. In fact, the temperatures at Windsor Locks on Sunday will approach the record for that day of 83 degrees, last set in 1959. Monday remains mild with increasing clouds.  By Tuesday fall will be back in full swing with high temperatures only in the 60s and low 70s.

Forecast Details: 

Tonight: Clear and Comfy. Low: 50-55.

Today : Mostly sunny and nice! High temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.

Saturday: Sunny and warm! High temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

Sunday: Another winner! Sunny and warm. High temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

Monday: Sunshine mixing with high clouds. High temperatures in the middle to upper 70s.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, chance for a passing shower or sprinkle. High temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy, seasonably cool. High temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.

Improvement Friday, Spectacular Weekend

A Minot To Moderate Short-term Drought For Most of Connecticut

The storm bringing the cloudy, damp, dreary conditions will slowly pull out to sea tonight, passing southeast of Nantucket. Occasional rain and drizzle will continue through tonight with temperatures dropping into the lower to middle 50s.

You already made it through the worst day of the week! It’s smooth sailing from here.  Any lingering early morning clouds will break for sunshine on Friday with high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.  This weekend will feel like a trip back to late summer with abundant sunshine and highs in the low 80s.

There is no good soaking in the forecast looking ahead to the middle of next week.  That’s not great news for your lawn or garden. The US Drought monitor has declared most of the state in a minor to moderate drought.

Tonight: Occasional rain and drizzle. Low: 50-55.

Tomorrow: Early clouds break for sunshine. High temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.

Saturday: Sunny and warm! High temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

Sunday: Another winner! Sunny and warm. High temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

Monday: Sunshine mixing with high clouds. High temperatures in the middle to upper 70s.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, chance for a passing shower or sprinkle. High temperatures in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.