Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued As Severe Storms Forecast In CT: Here's When

CONNECTICUT — A hazardous weather outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service for the chance of severe weather on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed Connecticut "under a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms, as we are expecting showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening."

The best chance for storms is after 2 p.m. and into the evening hours, the weather service said.

Southern Connecticut update via the weather service:

"The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region in a Marginal Risk of Severe Weather for today. Potential hazards would be strong to damaging winds and hail in association with any stronger storms."

Northern Connecticut update via the weather service:

"Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon, with a somewhat greater chance north and west of the Boston to Providence corridor. A few of these storms may produce damaging winds, hail, and minor urban flooding."

Litchfield County update via the weather service:

"Widespread showers and some thunderstorms are expected today. Some of the stronger storms could produce hail and strong wind gusts, especially for areas south and east of Albany...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible each day Thursday through Sunday."

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WFSB 3 TV forecast updates for Wednesday

"...after starting on a dry note, strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon as an area of low pressure aloft pivots across New England. Because of this, our Early Warning Alert continues as storms that develop could produce gusty, perhaps damaging wind – that’s our biggest concern," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. "Some hail is possible; and with any thunderstorm, lightning is a concern. Where heavy rain occurs, poor drainage/nuisance flooding can’t be ruled out.

"While severe weather is not desirable, rain is something we could use, given June has been dry (to date, compared to normal). Radar should be active from Noon to 6pm as storms fire up and progress from west to east across the state. So if you have outdoor plans, keep an eye to the sky....The storm threat diminishes as the low moves away this evening." (Watch the full WFSB 3 TV weather forecast here).

Here are the extended forecast details for southern Connecticut via the weather service:

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. High near 76. South wind 5 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Low around 57. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph.

Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Here are the extended forecast details for northern Connecticut via the weather service:

Today: A chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and frequent lightning. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and frequent lightning. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 76. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.