NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking thunderstorms, which will be scattered on Friday afternoon and evening.
Some of the thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will bring heavy rain and small hail is possible.
Air quality alerts that were in effect statewide until 1 p.m. because of the impact of wildfire smoke coming from Canada have been canceled.
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The wildfires in Canada have been impacting the air quality here for days.
The fires are still burning, but the air quality on Friday is considerably better across most of Connecticut than it was Wednesday. There is less improvement along some areas of the shoreline.
Friday brought a mix of sun and clouds and was cooler than normal.
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The weekend is looking nice.
High temperatures will be in the 70s Saturday and lower 80s on Sunday.
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