Thunderstorms, Heat Wave In Forecast For CT: Here's What You Need To Know

Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Connecticut starting mid-week, according to meteorologists.

The National Weather Service reports today will be dry and sunny, with highs in the mid-80s for inland Connecticut, and upper 70s along the coast.

WFSB predicts a “notable warming trend” starting today, with it will be “muggier and a bit unsettled” beginning Wednesday.

Starting Wednesday, heat and humidity will build in Connecticut, with showers and thunderstorms possible through late this week, according to the National Weather Service.

For Wednesday, it predicts highs will reach the mid-80s inland and upper 70s in southern Connecticut.

The chance of showers increases as the day progresses, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely starting Wednesday evening and night, according to the National Weather Service.

WTNH predicts Wednesday will bring “higher heat and humidity,” along with scattered late day showers or thundershowers.

Thursday is expected to be partly sunny and hot, with highs reaching into the low to mid-90s, and showers and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. and into Thursday evening, the National Weather Service said.

The National Weather Service predicts Friday also will be partly sunny and hot, with highs reaching up to the mid-90s, and a chance of showers Friday night.

“While not a washout you’ll want to have the umbrella handy as we’re expecting the chance for showers with perhaps isolated storms in the mix,” WFSB reports. “As we see it now, activity will be isolated in nature Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. As temperatures inland peak near or above 90 Thursday and Friday, it will feel hotter given the uptick in humidity.”

WTNH reports there will be scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms Thursday and Friday.

“Most of the weekend is looking okay!” WTNH reports.

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Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south.

Wednesday: A chance of showers between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night: A chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.