Timeline For More Severe Weather In CT Released: Here's What You Need To Know

CONNECTICUT — After a couple of days of tranquil weather, Thursday brings another chance of severe weather to Connecticut.

The National Weather Service said low pressure will "bring potential for heavy rainfall Thursday afternoon and evening, which could lead to localized to scattered areas of flash flooding."

"There is an isolated damaging wind and isolated tornado/water spout threat across eastern Long Island and southeast Connecticut. This threat could be expanded further north and west if the warm front sets up over the area," the weather service said.

The biggest concerns are the chance for flash flooding and up to two inches of rain across parts of Connecticut. Severe thunderstorms are also possible across parts of the state, which could include "Isolated damaging wind gusts."

The weather service said questions remain as to "The exact location of the heaviest rainfall" and said a flood watch may need to be issued later on Thursday.

WFSB 3 TV Meteorologist Mike Slifer wrote that Thursday morning will feature sunshine and rain should develop between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

"As the low tracks near Long Island, heavier rain becomes likely," Slifer wrote. "Expect downpours to develop during and after the evening commute. Some ponding or localized flash flooding will be possible with this round of torrential rain. Rain totals could exceed an inch in some locations. Flood watches have been hoisted to our northeast, but no Connecticut counties are included. At the same time, some instability may build up just ahead of the low. If we can get this instability into CT, severe weather will be possible, with isolated instances of strong wind gusts near and along I-95. Timing would mostly be after 8 o’clock until about midnight."

He added that Friday looks excellent with the return of sunshine and there may be more storms on Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday looks dry but cloudy. (Watch the full WFSB 3 TV weather forecast here).

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Here are the forecast updates based on where you are via the National Weather Service:

Fairfield County:

"The Weather Prediction Center has placed the entire area in a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall today. There will be a low risk of flash flooding this afternoon and evening," the National Weather Service said.

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 82. Light and variable wind, becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 64. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

New Haven, Middlesex, and New London County:

"The Weather Prediction Center has placed most of the area in a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall today. There will be a low risk of flash flooding this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed a portion of the area in a Marginal Risk of Severe Thunderstorms today," the National Weather Service said.

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 84. Light south wind, increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Hartford County:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light south wind, increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 64. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tolland County:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind, 5 to 13 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, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog before 1am. Low around 62. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Litchfield County:

"Showers and isolated non-severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening. Locally heavy downpours could result in minor flooding of urban, poor drainage and low-lying areas. Isolated flash flooding could occur where the heaviest downpours persist," the National Weather Service said.

Windham County:

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind, becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog between 11pm and 2am. Low around 63. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.