Severe Thunderstorms Forecast For Us: Here's When, What To Know

CONNECTICUT — After a period of largely tranquil weather, that may change on Thursday as severe weather is possible, according to forecasters.

There is a chance for strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Thursday, and temperatures will continue to increase as the week progresses. For the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, Saturday looks ok, Sunday looks great, and Monday is likely to feature rain showers. (See more details below).

"Today is another bright day, with temperatures going even higher as our warming trend peaks. Inland, temps could reach or even exceed 90 (the last time BDL had a 90° temp was on September 7th of last year when the high was 95)," said

WFSB 3 TV Chief Meteorologist Mark Dixon with Scot Haney.

"Regardless, it will be warmest day of the year so far. Meanwhile, shoreline locations top out in the 70s. In case you’re wondering, for the 22nd of May… the record high for the Hartford Area is 95 (1992) and for Bridgeport is 88 (2021). So if you’ve yet to install window units or haven’t turned on the A/C, you may need to now! Be careful in the heat and take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your pet(s)," Dixon and Haney said.

Severe Weather Chance On Thursday Details

"We’ve upgraded tomorrow to a First Alert Weather Day as thunderstorms could be strong to severe," Dixon and Haney said. "While there could be an early morning round of showers (from overnight storms to our west weakening as they move into CT), there’s a chance for a potent round of thunderstorms early to mid-afternoon as a cold front moves into the warm and muggy air mass."

"Those that develop will be capable of producing heavy rain, lightning, damaging wind gusts, and perhaps hail. Right now, the state is under a marginal (level 1) risk for severe storms, but if confidence increases, then the Storm Prediction Center could change the threat level..." Dixon and Haney said.

Memorial Day Weekend Forecast Details

"The holiday weekend forecast continues to evolve and while we do not expect a washout, it won’t be entirely dry. Saturday looks to feature increasing cloudiness… dry during the day with an isolated shower possible after sunset," Dixon and Haney said. "Sunday looks to feature a mix of sun and clouds. Memorial Day Monday, our longer-range models continue the chance for scattered showers." (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: Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Memorial Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

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

Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 13 mph.

Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers between 7pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Memorial Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.