Morning showers lead to warm, sunnier afternoon in Connecticut

News 12 Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Hilda Estevez says to expect warmer temperatures and peeks of sunshine today.

NEW & NOW: Mild temperatures this morning, 10-18 degrees departure compared to yesterday at this time. Damp spots with early morning showers. By 12 p.m., sunshine kicks in and temperatures hike up to low-mid 70s. Great, quiet afternoon until 6 p.m. when isolated showers, rumbles arrive across north-central areas. Rain totals near an inch to 1.5" at most, isolated.

NEXT: Glorious Monday with 80s. Temperatures back down a touch into the 70s next week with shower chances. Typical spring weather.

TODAY & TONIGHT: The warmer half of the weekend with showery potential after 6 p.m. Passing rumbles with moderate rain closer to 10 p.m. Highs near 74. Overnight lows stay warm near 54.

MONDAY: Sun and clouds mix. Highs near 81. Overnight lows near 52.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with a passing shower chance. Highs near 67. Overnight lows near 50.

WEDNESDAY: More clouds than sunshine. Highs near 65. Overnight lows 51.