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Intensifying Storm Moving Across the Plains; Heavy Rain in Florida; River Flooding in the Southwest

An intensifying storm system will move into the Plains today, bringing strong winds, locally heavy rain, and scattered severe thunderstorms with a risk of damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes. Heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding will continue across eastern and southern Florida. Moderate to major river flooding will continue today across the Southwest and Four Corners Region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Willimantic, Windham Airport (KIJD)

Lat: 41.74°NLon: 72.18°WElev: 246ft.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.40 in (1029.6 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Nov 6:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Columbia CT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbia CT
 41.7°N 72.3°W (Elev. 453 ft)
Last Update:
12:25 am EST Nov 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Nov 2, 2026-6pm EST Nov 8, 2026
 
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