Several Thunderstorm Chances In CT's Weather Forecast

CONNECTICUT — We definitely need the rain and there are a few upcoming chances for thunderstorms over the next several days.

However, the chances for storms and brief periods of heavy rain appear to be less than 50 percent and no major rain storms appear on the horizon through the weekend.

The National Weather Service does say that if there are thunderstorms areas could experience heavy rain for a brief period of time.

According to the forecast, Connecticut may see thunderstorms tonight, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. It seems like Wednesday is the best chance for the most widespread rain.

The forecast also calls for hot and humid weather to remain through the weekend.

Today, the heat index may reach the middle to upper 90s, the weather service said.

"Weak disturbances will affect the area today and tonight. These will be the focus for showers and thunderstorms," the National Weather Service said. "Thereafter, a slow moving cold front will approach and push offshore by Wednesday night, continuing the chances for precipitation until
then. The main threat with these storms would be heavy rainfall, with minor urban and poor drainage possible. Less humid and slightly cooler conditions are expected for Thursday, but a passing shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out in the afternoon."

WTNH News 8 Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons said "I’m expecting some spotty rain and thunder tomorrow morning to early afternoon then clearing. The humidity drops for Thursday although there could be a pop-up thunderstorm Thursday afternoon and evening."

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut:

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut:

This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 9 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.