2 Severe Thunderstorm Chances On July 4 In CT: Timeline, New Details Released

Right around the time we are accustomed to hearing fireworks on July 4, we may also be hearing thunderstorms too, according to the latest forecast updates.

"Isolated storms are expected in the afternoon, so keep an eye out if you’ll be at any events celebrating Independence Day," said WFSB 3 TV meterologists. "Some are expected to be strong to severe, but any storm that develops will bring lightning. New data suggests a greater coverage of rain and storms arriving after 9pm from west to east, so be mindful of this, because they could pack a punch!"

Saturday will still be hot but slightly less hot than the past few days. Temperatures will reach into the mid-90s inland and low 90s at the coast.

Big weather changes begin Sunday, early next week

"Temperatures will be more seasonable with less humidity. Also, the risk for showers is lower... rain may hold off until well after sunset," said WFSB 3 TV forecasters about Sunday.

"There is a higher risk for scattered storms Monday with a warm front in the region. It will struggle to push through, keeping the risk for showers around through most of the day. While still muggy, we’re forecasting highs in the 70s, about a 20 degree drop from Saturday! Showers will linger into Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday will be brighter and seasonable, a great stretch for heading to the beach! Friday will be muggier and storms will be possible," added WFSB 3 TV forecasters. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Here are the updated weather conditions for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Independence Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 96. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Here are the updated weather conditions for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Independence Day: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. Light west wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.