CONNECTICUT – The National Weather Service has issued a severe storm alert for Connecticut until 8 pm Hail, wind, and lightning are top concerns, according to the weather service.
NBC Connecticut Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said on his social media that we should be on the lookout for the weather anytime after 2 p.m. M. And before 7 p. M.
“Be on the lookout for strong, scattered storms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds. Not everyone sees a storm, but some may be intense!” Hanrahan said on his social networks. If you end up in stormy weather, it could cause gusts of 60 mph and hail the size of rooms, Hanrahan said. (Read his detailed weather forecast here.)
Meteorologist Ashley Baylor of WTNH News 8 said on social media that “Be on the lookout for rains and scattered storms this afternoon. A couple of storms could be strong / severe with downpours, strong gusts of wind and / or hail.” (Read his detailed weather forecast here.)
Southern Connecticut National Weather Service forecast details:
“There is a possibility of strong to severe scattered thunderstorms later this evening. Gusts of strong and damaging winds will be the main threat with these storms, with a secondary threat of one-inch hail.”
North Connecticut National Weather Service forecast details:
“There is a risk of strong to severe scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The main threat will be to damage the wind in a straight line. Hail is also possible.”
“Scattered storms are expected to develop and coverage will increase this afternoon until tonight, and some of the stronger storms can become severe. The main risk will be to damage wind gusts and dangerous lightning, but large hail is also possible with strongest storms The greatest risk for severe to severe storms will be away from the south coast The time of greatest concern is between 3 and 8 pm Watch the sky and seek a safe haven indoors if thunderstorms are approaching ”
Here are the forecast details for Southern Connecticut for the coming days:
Today
Isolated showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms can produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 81. Southeast wind between 6 and 10 mph. The probability of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. The probability of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except possible higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind between 6 and 8 mph. The probability of precipitation is 30%.
Monday night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. The probability of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday night
A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, and thunderstorms are also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Here are the forecast details for Northern Connecticut for the next few days:
Today
A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms can produce small hail and gusty winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind between 3 and 7 mph. The probability of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except for the highest amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Some of the storms can produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Low around 67. Light and variable wind. The probability of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except possible higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could cause heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind between 3 and 5 mph. The probability of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except for the highest amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could cause heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light north wind. The probability of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except possible higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind. The probability of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. The probability of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind. The probability of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday night
A chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. The probability of precipitation is 30%.
