CT Weather: Extreme Heat Warning Issued, Will Feel Like 110 Degrees

Yes, I'm sure you've heard about the pending heat wave for Connecticut, but here are some specifics about what you can expect, beyond it being really hot outside and when the heat wave will conclude.

An extreme heat warning has been issued for all of southern Connecticut, except for coastal sections of Middlesex and New London counties. It is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday. "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected."

A heat advisory has been issued from noon Monday until 8 p.m. Tuesday for coastal sections of Middlesex and New London counties. "Heat index values up to 103 expected."

An extreme heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties. "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected."

An extreme heat warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Monday until 8 p.m. Tuesday for Litchfield County. "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected."

Air quality concerns and record high temperatures

"There is also an Air Quality Alert in effect today for our 4 southern counties due to high concentrations of ground level ozone," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "Daily high temperatures will challenge records for June 23rd, 24th, and 25th (for Hartford and Bridgeport). We’re now forecasting today to reach a high of 100 (Hartford Area)! This is notable because 100 is the record high for the month of June: it’s only been achieved twice since 1905 for the Hartford Area (in 1964 on the 30th, 1952 on the 26th). When was the last time the temp hit 100, during any month? That was back in 2019, on July 21st. If that isn’t hot enough for you, we’re forecasting tomorrow’s temps to hit an impressive 101! The last time the temperature was over 100 was back on July 22, 2011 when the Hartford Area reached 103. Regardless, with oppressive levels of humidity, heat index values will surpass the century mark all three days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (likely reaching 100-110!).

Here come the storms to help break the heat later in the week

"While we start the week dry and bright, there will be an increasing chance for rain/storms beginning on Wednesday evening and continuing into Thursday into Friday. Temperatures drop to seasonable levels, if not below, as we close out the week," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. North wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 111. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.