CT Weather: Thunderstorms Develop Wednesday, More Storms Ahead Too

CONNECTICUT — Thunderstorms and rain are forecast for Wednesday afternoon and evening and it also looks like the weekend will feature both rain and more storms, according to the latest weather forecast updates.

"Today, we’ll end July unsettled with a First Alert as downpours and storms could impact outdoor plans," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "Initially, there’s a morning round (in association with a warm front); followed by a lull, then an afternoon/evening round (as a cold front approaches). All in, we can expect 0.5-1.0″ of rain with locally higher amounts (especially where thunderstorms develop)."

The best chance for thunderstorms is after 2 p.m. and up until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

"Tomorrow is mostly sunny --- albeit smoky sunshine, thank to Canadian wildfires," WFSB 3 TV forecasters said. "Otherwise, we start August hot and muggy (there will be just a slight and brief downturn in humidity) with temps that top out between 90 and 95. Friday, the high humidity returns and we’ll run the risk for an afternoon or evening shower/storm. Temps again will be quite warm, as they reach near or above 90! Factoring in dew point values in the 70s, heat index values could reach between 95 and 100!

Weekend forecast details

"Unfortunately, the active pattern continues over the weekend. Both days appears unsettled, with chances for rain/storms. Overnight lows will between 70 and 75, while afternoon highs will reach the mid to upper 80s," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. "By Monday, we may finally transition to tranquil and brighter weather. Also, the humidity appears to break. By Tuesday, under a mostly sunny sky… high temps could be below normal, topping out in the upper 70s and lower 80s." (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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

Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

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

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.