Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Groton / New London, Groton / New London Airport (KGON)

Lat: 41.33°NLon: 72.05°WElev: 10ft.

A Few Clouds

59°F

15°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	E 10 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	9 Nov 9:56 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Essex CT

Today
High: 60 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Rain and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 59 °F
Rain Likely
Monday Night
Low: 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Areas
Frost
Veterans Day
High: 44 °F
Areas Frost
then Mostly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 52 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers likely with patchy drizzle before 1am, then patchy drizzle with a chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then rain after 4am. Patchy fog. Steady temperature around 54. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain likely before noon, then a chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Areas of frost before 1am, then areas of frost after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 7 mph.

Veterans Day

Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.