Tornado Watch Issued for Southington, Hartford County

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield, and Hartford counties this afternoon.

The advisory is in effect until 10 p.m.

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NBC CT Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan posted on Facebook earlier on Friday that “thunderstorms later today could be strong. The best chance for seeing storms is after 6 p.m. today and there is the potential for hail, gusty winds, lightning and heavy rain.”

He added on social media that the Storm Prediction Center also issued an enhanced risk for severe weather for a good chunk of the state.

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