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STORM WATCH: Hot and humid weather kicks off the weekend in Connecticut

The heat and humidity look to stick around for Saturday, which could spark up a few afternoon showers and storms.

Skyler Day Harman

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Leanne Byer

Aug 7, 2026, 9:42 PM

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The good news is that the weekend is shaping up much better. While an isolated shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out late Saturday, most of the day will be dry with a mix of sunshine and warm temperatures. Sunday and Monday look especially pleasant with abundant sunshine, low rain chances and highs in the upper 80s.

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Another chance for scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms returns Tuesday before temperatures ease back into the lower 80s by the middle of next week.

Saturday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a late-day shower or thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 80s.

Sunday: Sunny and warm. Highs in the upper 80s.

Monday: Sunny and warm. Highs in the upper 80s.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.

Wednesday: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

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