Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued, Timeline On Severe Weather Threat For CT Released

CONNECTICUT — Meteorologists are warning of the potential for stormy weather today, particularly in the evening.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southern Connecticut.

“There is a marginal to slight risk of excessive rainfall capable of producing localized flash flooding, and a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong to damaging wind gusts,” according to the National Weather Service.

WFSB 3 meteorologists report there will be “oppressive” humidity on Tuesday, and it is a “First Alert Weather Day,” due to the possibility of “strong to severe storms in the evening hours.”

For most of the day, Tuesday will be cloudy, with some breaks of sunshine, and highs reaching into the upper 80s, according to WFSB.

The storms are expected to be initially isolated Tuesday afternoon, then more widespread around sunset, the station predicts. WFSB meteorologists also predict storms could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy rain.

Wednesday is expected to be dry and less humid, with highs in the upper 80s, according to WFSB. The station predicts a mix of sun and clouds for Thursday, with isolated afternoon showers in the afternoon and highs in the mid-80s.

The July 4 holiday is expected to be sunny, with highs in the mid-80s, perfect for outdoor fun and picnics, according to forecasters.

“Whether your plans take you to a cookout, a parade, or evening fireworks, the weather cooperates!” WFSB reports.

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

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 95. Southwest wind 7 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.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5 a.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m, then a slight chance of showers between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

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

Today: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Patchy fog after 4 p.m. High near 91. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: Rain likely before 9 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Patchy fog between 11 p.m. and midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 89. Light northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

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