CT Weather: Heat Wave Starts Monday

CONNECTICUT — There were still nearly 90,000 Connecticut residents without power Monday morning, and we're about to embark on another heat wave.

A heat advisory was issued for the entire state Monday except the coastal areas of Middlesex and New London counties, but it will still be plenty warm here, too.

Due to the heat and humidity this week, there will be a small chance of showers and storms almost daily, though the unsettled weather will be more isolated than widespread.

For Fairfield, New Haven and northern sections of Middlesex and New London counties, the weather service said the heat advisory remains in effect from noon until 8 p.m. Wednesday.

We can expect heat index values up to 97 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

"A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time," the weather service said. "Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.

"To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1."

For northern Connecticut, the heat advisory is in effect from noon today until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

WTNH News 8 Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons said "Hazy, hot and humid with afternoon temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The heat index will be up around 100°. Please be careful as the Air quality will be lower today. #hydrate A spotty thunderstorm possible, but not much! The same exact weather is expected for tomorrow! Showers and thunderstorms will try to get a little more widespread later this week as temperatures settle to the 80s."

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Forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Forecast details for northern Connecticut:

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, then becoming partly sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday
A chance of showers before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.