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Weather in Connecticut Today

Data updated:
July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

64°F

Hartford, Connecticut

Short forecast

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

7 to 12 mph SE

Active alerts

6

Last updated

July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Connecticut

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:25PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Severe · Future

Areas: Northern Middlesex; Southern Middlesex; Northwest Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Northern Nassau; Southern Nassau

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:25PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Severe · Future

Areas: Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:25PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Severe · Future

Areas: Northern New London; Southern New London; Northeast Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:09PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Severe · Future

Areas: Hartford; Tolland; Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:09PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Severe · Future

Areas: Windham; Northern Worcester; Southern Worcester; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for Connecticut is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

What to check before going out

Plan around local conditions

  • Check the latest local forecast before travel or outdoor plans.
  • Look for weather alerts that may affect roads, schools, stores, or deliveries.
  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

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Weather can vary across Connecticut

This page uses Hartford as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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