WEATHER UPDATE: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Durham, Middlefield

By Brian McCready and Jaimie Cura

The National Weather Service issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for the entire state of Connecticut on Thursday, July 30, due to the chance of thunderstorms.

If we see severe weather, it will likely be between 4 and 7 p.m., according to the NWS.

The chance for severe weather is around 60 percent, according to the weather service. It will remain hot and humid as temps approach the upper 80s on Thursday.

For Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties, the weather advisory states: “There is a marginal risk for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The main threat is from damaging wind gusts.”

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Darren Sweeney writes, “Here is a look at the changes over the next 3-days.Tropical today. with storms 4-7 p.m. (a shower possible before, too). Dry tomorrow Just an isolated storm chance late Saturday.”

News 12 Weather writes, “Thunder threat (Thursday). Some storms could be strong. Be “weather aware” Thursday.

Weekend Weather

The weekend looks great if you have outdoor plans, as skies will be sunny with temps in the mid to upper 80s throughout Connecticut on Saturday and Sunday.

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