CT Weather: Severe Weather Chance Tuesday, Strong Wind, Hail 

CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for the entire state of Connecticut for Tuesday. The weather service cautions that severe storms are possible Tuesday afternoon along with strong gusty winds.

For all of southern Connecticut, the weather service said, "There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather meeting (National Weather Service) warning criteria Tuesday afternoon, as an approaching cold front triggers a few thunderstorms. The strongest storms could produce brief strong winds and hail."

A wind advisory has been issued for Fairfield and New Haven county from 5 p.m. Tuesday until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Winds will be between 20 and 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

A wind advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 2 a.m. Wednesday for Middlesex and New London county. Winds will be between 15 and 25 mph with occasional gusts up to 50 mph. A frost advisory is also in effect from midnight until 8 a.m. Tuesday for Middlesex and New London county.

For Hartford, Tolland and Windham county, a frost advisory is in effect from midnight until 8 a.m. Tuesday and a wind advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday until 3 a.m. Wednesday.

"For the Frost Advisory, temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected," the weather service said for northern Connecticut.

Thunderstorms are forecast after 2 p.m. Tuesday in northern Connecticut continuing up until 5 p.m. and there may be some strong wind gusts and or hail too.

For Litchfield County, the weather service said, a hazardous weather outlook has been issued. "A strong cold front will move through the region on Tuesday with showers and possible thunderstorms. There is a marginal to slight risk for thunderstorms to produce locally damaging winds Tuesday afternoon. Behind the cold front, gusty west to northwest winds are expected Tuesday evening through early Wednesday afternoon. At this time, wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected. If confidence increases for wind gusts greater than 45 mph, then a Wind Advisory would be issued."

Connecticut's weather experts predictions for Tuesday

Fox 61 Chief Meteorologist Rachel Frank said, "Thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon could get a bit feisty (3-6 P.M.). Gusty winds are likely, small hail is possible too. Then turning windy and colder Wednesday. Another windy day out there Tuesday! Chance for a gusty thunderstorm in the mid-late afternoon. Then winds kick up everywhere late-day..."

NBC Connecticut Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said, "Severe thunderstorms are possible tomorrow afternoon with small hail and gusty winds."

WFSB 3 TV Meteorologist Mark Dixon said, "a cold front Tuesday afternoon generates storms that could be strong to severe (damaging wind, hail, heavy rain and lightning are all possible). Behind the front, a westerly wind could gust 40-50 mph."

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Here is the updated weather forecast for southern Connecticut:

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday
A chance of showers before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 21 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 13 mph.

Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Here is the updated weather forecast for northern Connecticut:

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then scattered thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. High near 57. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 30. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 3 to 6 mph.