Special Weather Statement Issued For Hartford, Tolland Counties

Connecticut literally has a chance for thunderstorms for each of the next four days as the humidity is on the rise, which is triggering instability in the atmosphere. A Hazardous Weather Outlook and Special Weather Statement has been issued for Hartford and Tolland counties for the chance of strong storms today.

While no advisories have been posted for southern Connecticut on Wednesday, there is still a chance for thunderstorms here too, according to the National Weather Service.

In fact there are thunderstorms possible today, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The weather forecast looks quiet on Sunday. The chance for thunderstorms Thursday and Friday afternoon are just slight.

For northern Connecticut today, the National Weather Service states, “The combination of summer heat and humidity today will result in scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening. A few of the storms may contain very heavy rainfall that could result in localized street and highway flooding in a short period of time. In addition, a few of these storms may produce gusty winds and small hail. The timeline for these storms will be from about noon to 8 pm. The area of greatest concern is across interior sections of Massachusetts and Connecticut, possibly into northern Rhode Island.

For southern Connecticut today, the weather service says, “Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”

WTNH News 8 Fred Campagna wrote, “Scattered t-storms are likely this afternoon. The best bet for rain is inland, and there could be heavy rain and 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 stormy forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today: Partly sunny, afternoon thunderstorms likely, especially in inland sections. Temps near 85 and the humidity is on the rise.

Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 85. Again, a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening hours. Chance of thunderstorms is slight.

Friday: Partly sunny, high near 82. Again, a chance of more thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Saturday: Some sun but thunderstorm chance increase to 50 percent. Temps near 80 degrees.

Sunday: Sun and temps in the mid 70s.

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