High Heat, Strong Storms, Smoke To Impact CT: Here's When, What To Expect

CONNECTICUT — The first half of the work week will be hot and humid, with another round of thunderstorms expected mid-week, according to meteorologists.

The National Weather service has heat advisories in effect through Wednesday evening, urging people to seek air conditioning and drink plenty of fluids. Those who work outdoors should take frequent breaks, it advises.

WFSB 3 TV reports temperatures will reach into the 90s today through Wednesday, prompting the station to issue three First Alert Weather Days.

Today will also be muggy, but less humid compared to the next couple of days, according to WFSB.

The station anticipates that Canadian wildfire smoke will return aloft and at ground level, negatively impacting air quality in Connecticut.

On Tuesday, heat and humidity will be higher, with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s, and “oppressive” humidity, making it feel like it is in the triple digits, according to WFSB. The station is forecasting a high of 97, which would break the Hartford record of 96, set in 1933.

Thunderstorms emerge on Wednesday

Wednesday is expected to continue to be hot and humid, and then WFSB reports a cold front will arrive.

“A cold front begins moving in on Wednesday PM and will spark a few showers and storms, some of which could be locally strong,” WFSB meteorologists said.

Beautiful weekend of weather ahead of us

The station anticipates that precipitation could linger later this week, followed by a “gorgeous” first weekend in August with sunny skies and lower temperatures and humidity.

“This weekend has all the makings of a ‘Top 10’ summer weekend from start to finish!” the station reports.

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service, as of Monday morning:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light west wind.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service, as of Monday morning:

Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of showers before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.