Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Connecticut In Advance Of 4th Of July Holiday

In an update, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire state of Connecticut up until 10 p.m.

The National Weather Service, said "Scattered instances of damaging wind gusts in excess of 58 mph for much of the area are possible." Some power outages are possible, along with "Isolated instances of 1 inch hail," according to the weather service. The weather service said storms are possible anytime between 1-10 p.m.

WFSB 3 TV meteorologists are calling Thursday a “First Alert Weather Day,” with a potential for strong to severe storms, including damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, frequent lightning and even hail later this afternoon and evening, as a cold front moves in. The weather could impact afternoon travel and fireworks displays, according to the station.

“While isolated storms will be possible in the early afternoon, it’s the late afternoon and evening when storms will be more numerous and be at their strongest,” WFSB reported.

4th of July weekend forecast details

Once the cold front passes through, the July 4 holiday and the rest of the weekend will be sunny, according to WFSB.

“Friday, the 4th of July, appears near perfect with ample sunshine and low humidity,” WFSB reports. “Temperatures peak in the low to mid-80s, near normal for early July. Whether your plans take you to a cookout, a parade, or evening fireworks, the weather cooperates!”

Heat and humidity returns, especially on Sunday

For Saturday and Sunday, it will remain dry, though it will start to become hotter and more humid as the weekend progresses. Temperatures Saturday are expected to reach into the mid-80s, followed by upper 80s and even the lower 90s come Sunday, according to WFSB.

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

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

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

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Light northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.