Timeline For Thunderstorms Today, Tuesday In CT Released

CONNECTICUT — WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons says that the best chance for thunderstorms in Connecticut today is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. There may also be an isolated storm or two later this morning. Today will be hot and humid and it will feel like 100 degrees. More storms are possible late Tuesday evening and on Wednesday too.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the entire state on Monday due to the dangerous heat conditions.

"Hot and humid weather expected today! High temperatures in the 80s and low 90s but the heat index will be around 100. Keep your eyes to the sky later in the afternoon between 4 PM and 8 PM for a few thunderstorms. Nice weather tomorrow and slightly less humid. A few showers and thunderstorms expected on Wednesday afternoon," Simmons says.

Heat Advisory Details For Southern CT:

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...95 to 100.

* TIMING...Through 8 PM this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat can cause illness and death among at-risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

Heat Advisory Details For Northern CT:

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to 95 due to temperatures in the upper 80s, and dewpoints around 70.

* TIMING...This afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure. Heat illness is also possible for those in non air-conditioned locations. Prolonged
heat is most dangerous for young children and the elderly. Car temperatures can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.

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Here is the work week weather forecast for Southern Connecticut:

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Here is the work week weather forecast for Northern Connecticut:

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 7 mph.