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UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now Issued for Manchester
The National Weather Service is predicting more stormy weather on Thursday, and we'll let you know when it's expected to occur.
Update, 12:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has now issued a “Severe Thunderstorm Watch” for the entire state of Connecticut.
Earlier on Thursday, Hazardous Weather Outlooks were issued for all of Fairfield County, northern New Haven County, Hartford, and Tolland counties.
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Now the entire state has been updated to a “Severe Thunderstorm Watch” which is now in effect until 7 p.m.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible after 3 p.m. and are expected to end before 9 p.m. according to the National Weather Service.
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WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons writes on Facebook:
“A line of thunderstorms likely 3PM-7PM from NW to SE here in CT. A warning for a strong wind gust possible. Will update you at noon! Please share with your friends and family!”
Original Story
The National Weather Service has issued a “Special Weather Statement” and “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for Hartford and Tolland counties.
According to the NWS, “a few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across much of southern New England between 1 and 9 p.m.”
“Showers and isolated thunderstorms are already beginning to develop south of Long Island New York this morning. Early day clouds will begin to give way to substantial sunshine by late morning. The main threat from these storms will be the potential for localized heavy rainfall and dangerous cloud to ground lightning,” the weather service states.
But the National Weather Service cautions that severe thunderstorms will be possible along with the chance of damaging wind gusts.
After today’s possible stormy weather it looks like we’re dealing with fog in the morning on Friday, followed by sunny and mid 80s by the afternoon.
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