Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Hamden

Connecticut is currently in the midst of a drought, let’s see if that is still the case after this weekend as we could see spurts of heavy rain accompanied by strong thunderstorms.

And it’s also going to feel like 100 degrees for a good amount of the time. The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for the entire state beginning now and continuing through the weekend for both stormy weather and dangerous temperatures.

Parts of the state are already under a “Heat Advisory,” also. It’s not going to be a pleasant few days.

Here is the latest information on advisories issued by the National Weather Service:

Southern Connecticut: The weather service says any thunderstorms that develop today and tonight will be capable of producing torrential rainfall and localized flash flooding. And for this weekend, any thunderstorms that develop will also produce heavy rain and flooding concerns.

The Heat Index in southern Connecticut will make it feel like 105 degrees on Saturday, too.

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Hartford and Tolland counties: Hot and humid weather through the weekend with the heat index approaching 105 degrees during the afternoons. Residents are urged to take precaution and limit their time outside.

Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected with heavy rain at times, and flooding will also be a concern, the weather service writes. Strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible.

Detailed look at the upcoming weather forecast for Connecticut:

• Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms which could produce some heavy rain. Temps around 90 on the coast and mid 90s inland. Mostly cloudy conditions.
• Friday: Again more thunderstorms likely, temps in the 90s and the heat index over 100 degrees. Mostly cloudy again.
• Saturday: More showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening possibly, and temps in the mid 90s with the heat index approaching 105 degrees.
• Sunday: More showers and storms forecast for Sunday afternoon and evening with temps in the 90s and the heat index once again near 100 degrees. There may be periods of sun on Sunday, too.

By Brian McCready