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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bridgeport, Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR)

Lat: 41.16°NLon: 73.13°WElev: 3ft.

Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Aug 6:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Milford CT

Heat Advisory August 6, 11:00am until August 7, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Milford CT
 41.22°N 73.03°W (Elev. 59 ft)
Last Update:
3:15 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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