There's some much-needed rain coming our way, but it may also be heavy at times Wednesday into Thursday.

Showers and storms will be very widely scattered over the area from overnight into the morning.

Then they will be on and off for part of the Wednesday, with the heaviest hitting Wednesday night and Thursday.

Rainfall totals could reach 1 to 3 inches over parts of western Connecticut by Friday morning.

This will be a good soaking rain but at the same time cause some minor disruptions along the way.

Because it's been so dry, the rain might not completely soak into the ground and run off into the streets.

Watch for slick conditions over the next few days and take your time driving.

Temperatures in the meantime will stay mild to warm. It will also stay humid.

Temperatures will once again peak in the upper 70s and lower 80s for the end of the week with some sunshine developing for the weekend.

TROPICS UPDATE: Hurricane Gabrielle is past Bermuda. This storm will not threaten land and will remain over the open ocean. There is another area of concern over the central Atlantic where further tropical development may take place this week.

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny, few showers. High of 78.

THURSDAY: Cloudy with rain. High of 73.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy, showers. High of 77.

SATURDAY: Partly sunny. High of 77.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. High of 76.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. High of 75.