Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Manchester

Update, 4 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for all of Hartford County until 4:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service says that doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter-sized hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 miles per hour.

It is recommended that residents go indoors and stay away from windows. Drivers should prepare for low visibility and avoid flooded roads.

In addition, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m.

Original Story

There is the potential for it to be another stormy day on Tuesday as the National Weather Service has issued “Hazardous Weather Outlooks” and a “Special Weather Statement” for a majority of the state.

The greatest chance for severe weather is predicted for Hartford and Tolland counties.

The National Weather Service writes, “a few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. this evening.” The best chance for severe weather is in northern Connecticut, the weather service writes in its early morning advisory.

Damaging wind gusts, hail, heavy rain, and lightning are all possible.

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for northern Fairfield, northern New Haven, and northern Middlesex counties.

There is a chance of thunderstorms producing damaging winds and or large hail this afternoon and early evening, the National Weather Service writes.

For areas along the immediate coastline, southern Fairfield, southern New Haven, and New London counties there is still a chance of severe weather.

Showers and thunderstorms are possible between 11-5, and there is a greater chance of severe weather between 5 p.m. and up until 7 p.m. tonight.

And of course more stormy weather is forecast for Thursday and Saturday.

Here’s the latest Manchester hyperlocal forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.