Timeline For Strong-To-Severe Thunderstorms Released For CT Thursday

CONNECTICUT — A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for the chance of strong-to-severe thunderstorms Thursday.

The best chance for thunderstorms is after 4 p.m., continuing through 10-11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

In an update for New Haven, Fairfield and Middlesex counties, the weather service said, "The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in a slight risk for severe thunderstorms today and this evening. Strong to locally damaging winds will be the main threat. Brief heavy downpours are also possible."

For New London County and coastal areas of Middlesex County, the weather service adds, "The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms today into this evening. Strong to locally damaging winds will be the main threat. Brief heavy downpours are also possible."

And in northern Connecticut, the weather service said, "A few strong storms are possible late Thursday into Thursday evening across western portions of Connecticut and Massachusetts. The main concern would be strong winds."

More details on the potential thunderstorms

The farther west you are in Connecticut, the greater the chance for severe thunderstorms, the weather service said. The chance for thunderstorms ends by 11 p.m., the weather service said. It's possible that areas that see a strong-to-severe storm could see an inch of rain quickly.

WTNH News 8 chief meteorologist Gil Simmons wrote, "Pay attention this afternoon as there could be a severe thunderstorm watch between 4 and 8 PM. Some of these thunderstorms could have a strong wind gust! All of this clears out for an awesome Friday! Sun and 60s! Showers return later Saturday and it does look on the chilly side for Easter Sunday. Dry for morning activities but there could be a sprinkle or shower in the afternoon." (Read more at WTNH News 8).

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Some storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Light west wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 6 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut:

Today: A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph