Severe Thunderstorms Expected Today, Sunday: CT Weather

CONNECTICUT — A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the chance of severe thunderstorms both today and on Sunday for all of Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service. There is a chance for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and Sunday afternoon too.

It doesn't appear to be a complete washout for either day but the weather conditions are expected to change rapidly, so if you're out and about you'll want to be prepared for quick-changing weather conditions.

The largest concerns from these potential storms is heavy rain, strong wind gusts and possible hail, according to the National Weather Service.

Southern CT's Forecast

For Southern Connecticut, the National Weather Service says the storms should arrive between 3 and 6 p.m. for inland areas of Southern Connecticut and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the immediate coast.

"There is a risk for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms to move through the region this afternoon into early this evening with a cold frontal passage. The primary threat will be strong to damaging wind gusts. The thunderstorms may also produce frequent lightning and large hail," the NWS says for Southern CT.

Additionally, there is a chance for an "isolated strong to severe thunderstorm is possible Sunday afternoon with a cold frontal passage. The main threats will be strong wind gusts and small hail."

Northern CT's Forecast:

The NWS says, "Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into early this evening. The main threats will be locally strong to damaging winds and large hail. The greatest risk is expected to be near and south of the Massachusetts Turnpike, but there is the potential across the entire region. Heavy rainfall may produce localized street and poor drainage flooding. Expect the showers and thunderstorms to push into northern Massachusetts between noon and 2 PM, then shifting steadily southeast, exiting off the south coast around 8 PM."

Additionally, on Sunday the NWS says, "Scattered strong thunderstorms, some of which may be severe, are possible from mid to late Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. Hail will be the primary concern with strong to locally damaging wind gusts a secondary concern."

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Here is the updated weekend weather forecast for Southern CT:

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Light northwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 8 to 14 mph.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Here is the updated weekend weather forecast for Northern CT:

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. Light west wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.