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Thunderstorms To Roll Through Bridgeport With Snow Expected This Weekend

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Fairfield County residents might not know whether to grab the umbrella or the snow boots as this year's crazy weather continues with thunderstorms and rain forecast for Thursday afternoon and tonight, and then snow, which could be heavy, moves in for the weekend.

Thunderstorms, some that could become severe, will move in Thursday afternoon and tonight, with snow moving into the area on Sunday.

Thunderstorms, some that could become severe, will move in Thursday afternoon and tonight, with snow moving into the area on Sunday.

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According to the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms will move into the area Thursday afternoon, with a chance some of the storms could become severe and contain hail. Once the rain has moved out, a coastal low is predicted to bring significant snow to the state on Sunday and into Monday.

The forecast includes:

  • Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
  • Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m., then isolated showers between 9 and 11p.m. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
  • Friday: A chance of showers, mainly between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
  • Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
  • Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
  • Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
  • Sunday: A chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
  • Sunday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. 

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