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Tropical Storm Ophelia Approaching the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the central U.S. including heavy to excessive rainfall through this weekend. For the Intermountain region, below normal temperatures and some snow for the higher elevations. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oxford, Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC)

Lat: 41.48°NLon: 73.13°WElev: 725ft.

Mostly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.38 in (1030.0 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Oxford CT

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 11 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 69 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

    Low: 53 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 8am. High near 56. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Rain

    High: 56 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 54 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely

    High: 60 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 55 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 64 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 52 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 64 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 8am. High near 56. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
Oxford CT
 41.43°N 73.13°W (Elev. 633 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 pm EDT Sep 22, 2023
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Sep 22, 2023-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2023
 
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