Timeline For Severe Thunderstorms, 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Released For CT

CONNECTICUT — Severe thunderstorms, nearly 60 mph wind gusts and large hail are all possible Saturday afternoon, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Connecticut until 9 p.m., the weather service said Saturday afternoon.

"Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening," the weather service said, concerning southern Connecticut. "Damaging winds in excess of 58 mph, hail (around 1 inch diameter), frequent lightning, and locally heavy rain are possibly with any thunderstorm."

And for northern Connecticut, the weather service wrote, "There is a low risk for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening. Strong to damaging winds, large hail and torrential downpours are the main concern with the strongest storms."

Some areas across the state heard strong storms early Saturday, and those will dissipate throughout the morning. The weather service said the best chance for severe storms is in the middle of the afternoon, but strong storms could linger into the evening hours.

"During the afternoon and evening hours, atmospheric instability along this (cold) front is expected to peak, resulting in the development of strong-to-severe thunderstorms centered over the I-95 corridor," explained AccuWeather Meteorologist Adam Sadvary.

"The primary threats from these storms will be damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours, which can lead to localized flash flooding; however, hail cannot be ruled out," added Sadvary. (Read more forecast details at Accuweather.com).

Once the stormy weather departs, Sunday and Monday both look like great summer days.

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 6 mph.

Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut:

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.