CT May See Severe Storms During This 7-Hour Period Thursday

CONNECTICUT — Another day, another chance for strong-to-severe storms throughout Connecticut. It appears the chances are a bit more likely Thursday for more widespread storms than what we saw on Wednesday.

WTNH News 8 Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons said "Mainly quiet weather for the morning hours today and I need you to make sure you pay attention to what happens this afternoon. There is a severe thunderstorm threat for the afternoon between 3 PM and going into the evening until around nine or 10 PM. During the daytime today it will be hot and humid with intervals of clouds and sun. Highs in the 80s to around 90° but the heat index in the 90s! It’ll clear out late tonight and tomorrow with the humidity dropping a little bit."

Here are the specific weather statements based on where you live:

Fairfield County, northern sections of New Haven and Middlesex County: Heat Advisory is in effect from noon until 8 p.m.

"Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into evening, with the primary threat of damaging winds, and possibly one inch hail."

"Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s for the second consecutive day."

Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Northern New London-Southern New Haven County:

"Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into evening, with the primary threat of damaging winds, and possibly one inch hail.

Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Southern Middlesex-Southern New London County: A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for the area due to the chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.

Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Hartford County:

"Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into evening with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall.

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 2pm, then scattered thunderstorms after 2pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, hail, damaging winds, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, hail, damaging winds, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tolland and Windham County:

"Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon into evening with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall.

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then scattered thunderstorms after 2pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, hail, damaging winds, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, hail, damaging winds, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Litchfield County:

There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon into the early evening. Damaging winds would be the main threat with any thunderstorm, although large hail cannot be ruled out. Some locally heavy rainfall will occur with the thunderstorms, which may cause poor drainage flooding of low lying areas. An isolated flash flood cannot be ruled out.

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 95. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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