Stormy Weather Possible Through Friday; Heat Index To Approach 100 Degrees In Connecticut

The unsettled weather will continue today, Thursday and Friday in Connecticut as once again the National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" for showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be strong, producing heavy rain and strong winds. Temps will also balloon on Thursday to 90 degrees and it may feel close to 100 degrees outside.

In its weather statement for Hartford and Tolland counties, the National Weather Service says, “There is the possibility for heavy rainfall in any thunderstorms that may develop today into tonight. Some localized urban and poor drainage flooding may result. Some thunderstorms may produce local strong wind gusts mainly this afternoon and evening. There is a low risk of localized wind damage.”

And then for Thursday in northern Connecticut, the weather service says, “There is the potential of heavy rainfall in any thunderstorms during Thursday into Thursday night which may produce localized flooding. A few storms may also produce strong to damaging winds.”

For southern Connecticut, the weather service states, “There is the potential for widespread showers and thunderstorms late Thursday into Friday. Flash flooding is possible.”

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Darren Sweeney NBCCT‏ wrote, “A couple of rounds of storms are likely this afternoon, especially between 3-7 PM. Your 'hump day' forecast. Storms likely, especially late. Some have some very heavy rain/gusty winds.” (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: Very warm, temps in the upper 80s. Some sun and then thunderstorms and showers are possible this afternoon and evening.

Thursday: 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms as temps hit 90 degrees. The heat index could approach 100. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday night.

Friday: More showers and storms, temps back to around 75 degrees. Cloudy skies.

The weekend: Sunshine and low 80s for both Saturday and Sunday.

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