Timeline, New Details For Thunderstorms In CT Released: Here's What You Need To Kno

CONNECTICUT — Connecticut may see a round of thunderstorms and rain this evening, mainly between 5 p.m. and midnight, according to forecasters.

"There’s a chance of a few passing showers before 4 pm, but otherwise, expect dry conditions with a mix of sun and clouds," WFSB 3 TV Meteorologist Sam Kantrow said. "...Shower coverage will become more scattered in the evening, with a few strong storms possible to the west of I-91.

"However, the setup doesn’t seem ideal for severe weather as the arrival of low-level moisture and dew points in the lower to middle 50s is expected after dark, limiting instability," Kantrow added. "The development of strong or severe storms is challenging under these conditions. It’s important to monitor how things progress during the day as models provide only limited information, and conditions can change quickly.

"If a severe storm were to form, there is a low-end chance for strong wind gusts and even a tornado," Kantrow added. "The Storm Prediction Center has western CT under a marginal risk, with a slight and enhanced risk to the west....Showers and a few storms are expected to move southward across the state, exiting the I-95 corridor around midnight. Rainfall amounts are forecasted to range from 0.10 to 0.30 inches." (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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

This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

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

This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Thursday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.