Timeline For Strong Thunderstorms, Hail, Wind, And Rain Released For CT

CONNECTICUT — It will be an unsettled weather pattern for the next week, and that means there is a chance for rain showers and thunderstorms almost every day in Connecticut.

The National Weather Service said, "Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop today ahead of an approaching frontal system. Some of the storms could become strong to severe, with a risk for localized flash flooding, mainly this afternoon and evening."

There may be wind gusts in excess of 58 mph and the best chance for that is in southwest Connecticut, according to the weather service. Some areas could see hail too and heavy rain, which could prompt flash flooding concerns. The weather service said the best chance for storms and rain is up until 10 p.m. Monday.

An extended unsettled weather pattern

"A mid-level low across the Midwest slowly shifts eastward this week. This feature will cause a few stray showers to form this morning, and widely scattered areas of showers and storms this afternoon," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "There is a chance for an isolated strong to severe storm capable of producing strong wind gusts, hail, and even localized flooding. If you do get under one of the strong or severe storms, tree and powerline damage will be possible."

"The shower coverage could be on the higher side to start tomorrow morning, then a lull before more showers and storms form tomorrow afternoon," WFSB 3 TV forecasters said. "While a strong to severe storm can’t be ruled out, most should remain below strong to severe limits. It will be muggy with lows in the middle and upper 60s, and highs in the 70s and lower 80s."

"Expect more of the same on Wednesday, as the mid-level low shifts eastward and enhances our chances for rain and storms, both in the morning and afternoon. We’ll see breaks in the action, so don’t expect and all-day rain type of set up."

More afternoon pop-up showers and storms continue on Thursday and Friday. And as for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend, WFSB 3 TV meteorologists say, "Isolated afternoon showers and storms will be possible the weekend leading up to the Fourth of July. July 3 and 4th, there is a low chance for Mother Nature’s fireworks, and it looks warm and humid as of now." (Watch/read the full WFSB 3 TV weather forecast here).

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Here are the extended forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Low around 65. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely between 9am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Here are the extended forecast details for northern Connecticut:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 9 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, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 79. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Low around 67. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 79. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Low around 64. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday: A chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.