CT Weather: Severe Weather Possible Saturday And Sunday

CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has expanded its hazardous weather outlook to both Saturday and Sunday for Connecticut. The main concern is the chance for severe thunderstorms accompanied by brief periods of heavy rain and wind gusts.

The weather service said showers and storms will develop midday in parts of the state and "additional thunderstorms are possible later this afternoon into evening, some of which could become strong to severe."

"The frontal passage will leave a very warm and humid airmass in place through Sunday. Scattered thunderstorms are likely Sunday afternoon into evening, with a few of those potentially becoming severe.

For southern Connecticut, the weather service said, "There is potential for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. There is potential for a few severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon into the evening."

For northern Connecticut, the weather service said, "There is a risk for isolated to scattered thunderstorms capable of producing strong to damaging straight-line winds and hail this afternoon and evening. There is also a low probability for an isolated tornado.

"Another round of isolated to scattered thunderstorms is expected Sunday," the weather service said. "The main threats will be strong to damaging straight-line winds and hail."

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Ashley Baylor said on Twitter "... we could see some scattered showers as early as midday. There will be a chance of isolated strong/severe storms, especially between 4-7 PM. We'll watch out for downpours and strong wind gusts."

Fox 61 Meteorologist Sam Sampieri said on Twitter "The best chance for any strong storms is mid-late afternoon; especially if we get the sun to come out in between the first batch of showers midday (11A-3P). The sun + higher humidity + a front = stronger storms. Stay safe!"

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 74 by 5pm. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut:

Today
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 84. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.