Heatwave Returns, Stormy Weather Possible for Days: Norwalk’s Weather

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for parts of Connecticut for showers and possibly strong thunderstorms on Wednesday and then the story turns to the next heatwave that is expected to begin on Thursday and continue through this weekend.

The entire state may see showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening though it appears the greatest chance for severe weather on Wednesday is in Hartford and Tolland counties, according to the National Weather Service.

On Wednesday it will be mostly cloudy with temps in the mid 80s.

Beginning on Thursday the actual temps will climb into the upper 80s but the heat index will be in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees. More storms and showers are also possible Thursday and there is a chance of some unsettled weather throughout the weekend too as temps and the heat index reach in excess of 100 degrees.

Some rain would be welcomed as northern Connecticut is running a major deficit of nearly nine inches and southern Connecticut is four to five inches behind where it should normally be for this time of the year.

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Here is a detailed looked at the weather forecast over the next several days via the National Weather Service:

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening hours. Mostly cloudy and temps in the mid 80s. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for Hartford and Tolland counties for showers and scattered strong thunderstorms with locally heavy rain and wind.

Thursday: The heatwave begins with temps near 90 and the heat index into the mid to upper 90s. Partly sunny skies and a chance for an afternoon shower and or thunderstorm.

Friday: Partly sunny skies, temps in the low to mid 90s with Heat Advisories likely to be issued for Connecticut. Another chance of showers and storms in the afternoon and evening.

Saturday: Partly sunny skies but then strong storms are possible to move in during the day, which would produce heavy rain. Temps around 90 to 95 degrees. The chance for storms continues at night too.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, showers and more storms possible with temps in the mid to upper 80s. Again, some rain may be heavy at times and the unsettled weather could continue Sunday night too.

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— By BRIAN MCCREADY (Patch Staff)