Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Multiple Days In Connecticut

It appears today and Thursday have a real chance of being stormy in Connecticut as the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for both days.

For southern Connecticut, the weather service states, “There is a small chance for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.” And then it adds, “There is the potential for widespread showers and thunderstorms Thursday afternoon into the first half of Friday. Flash flooding is possible.”

For Hartford and Tolland counties, the weather service states, “A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today. The main threat will be localized wind damage, with heavy rainfall possibly producing local street flooding.” And then on Thursday, northern Connecticut could see “A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible during Thursday. Localized wind damage is the primary threat. Heavy rain may also produce localized street flooding.” (To sign up for free, local breaking news alerts from more than 100 Connecticut communities click here.)

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Here’s the updated forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly cloudy, high temp near 85. Chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, cooler, highs only near 70. Slight chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night.

Thursday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, temps balloon to 90. More storms Thursday night.

Friday: Cooler, temps in the mid 70s and another chance of showers and thunderstorms.

The weekend still looks good with sunny skies and temps in the low 80s.