Whatever Happened To Those Thunderstorms?

4:55 p.m. June 11 Update:

If you were really excited about the possible thunderstorms originally forecast for Thursday evening, all hazardous weather outlooks across the state were cancelled this afternoon.

The temperature will drop to approximately 62 degrees Thursday night. Friday’s temperature will be in the low-80s.

Original Post:

The National Weather Service issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for Middlesex, New London, Fairfield and New Haven counties due to the chance of strong to severe thunderstorms beginning this afternoon and continuing into the evening.

“There is the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening as a cold front slowly moves through the area,” the National Weather Service wrote. “The main threat is damaging winds...with a low chance for flash flooding due to storms regenerating over the same areas.”

After today’s chance of severe weather, more unsettled weather is predicted beginning late Friday and continuing for most of Saturday, the NWS wrote.

Your Local Forecast

Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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