Severe Thunderstorms, Hail, Tornadoes All Possible Thursday In CT: New Details

CONNECTICUT — The weather on Thursday includes almost every type of weather condition possible, minus snow, of course.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory statewide as it could feel as hot as 100 degrees. The weather service also issued a flood watch for half the state, and tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are also possible.

Thunderstorms could produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m.

" Later this afternoon and evening, we’ll run the risk for strong to severe thunderstorms as a disturbance moves into New England," wrote WFSB 3 TV Chief Meteorologist Mark Dixon with Scot Haney. "Not only will damaging wind gusts and hail be possible, but some storms could rotate leading to a concern for a tornado somewhere in the region – we’ll be monitoring the situation closely. Isolated flooding is also a possibility from torrential rain that develops." (Watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

Here are all the latest updates based on where you are via the National Weather Service

Southern Connecticut forecast details via the National Weather Service

A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday until 8 p.m. Saturday. It will feel as hot as 101 degrees.

"A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time," the weather service said.

Severe weather threat

"Thunderstorms this afternoon could be severe, with damaging wind gusts. A brief tornado may also be possible mainly across southern Connecticut," the National Weather Service said.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Hartford/Tolland/Windham County forecast details via the National Weather Service

A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Saturday. It will feel like 95 to 100 degrees.

A flood watch is in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday through this evening. "Strong to severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, combined with already saturated soil promotes a flash flood threat for the area," according to the weather service.

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then scattered showers between 9pm and 10pm. Some storms could be severe, with gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Litchfield County forecast details via the National Weather Service

A heat advisory is in effect from noon Thursday to 8 p.m. Friday. It may feel as hot as 104 degrees at times.

"There is also a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms today, with damaging winds and large hail being the main threats. Isolated tornadoes are possible," the weather service said. "...Additionally, there is a chance of thunderstorms on Saturday associated with a cold front moving across the region."

A flood watch has been issued from 9 a.m. Thursday through this evening. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.