We had a record-breaking freezing cold start to Thursday with temperatures between 26 and 30 degrees in many areas before temperatures started to go up. It was even near 32 along the shoreline.
The temperature reached 38 degrees in Bridgeport, breaking the record low of 41 set in 1984.
The low temperature at Bradley Airport dipped to 31 degrees, which tied the record set in 1984.
As the day went on, we began to have bright sun filtered by smoke.
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High temperatures are in the 60s.
It will be fair Thursday night and cool but not as cold.
Friday will be fair with sun, clouds and smoke.
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High temperatures will be around 70 and it will be cooler near the water.
Rain will develop on Saturday and it will be pretty wet in the afternoon into the overnight, but it will improve by Sunday morning.
Looking ahead to next week, it will be fair and pleasant from Monday to Wednesday.
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