Southern CT Weather: Thunderstorms, 95-Degree Heat Wednesday

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook and heat advisory Wednesday for Fairfield and New Haven Counties and inland sections of Middlesex and New London counties.

The heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. and it may feel as hot as the mid-90s.

"A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time," the National Weather Service said. "Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors."

Besides the heat, we'll also need to keep an eye to the sky this afternoon, as some showers and thunderstorms are possible. The best chance for storms is after 3 p.m. and before 8 p.m.

Thursday also appears potentially stormy. The weekend looks flawless, with sunshine and more comfortable temperatures.

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Here are the forecast details via the weather service:

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind.

Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.