Severe Storms May Bring Large Hail, Damaging Wind Gusts To Southern Connecticut

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Monday due to the chance of severe weather.

"Severe thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon into Monday night. There is a risk for damaging wind gusts and large hail with any thunderstorm that develops," the weather service said on Sunday.

The chance for storms is after 2 p.m. and up until 8 p.m. Monday. There is also a chance for more storms on Wednesday afternoon and night.

"We have issued a *First Alert* for Monday afternoon and evening due to the development of scattered areas of rain and storms," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "Towns along and to the east of I-91 are in a slight (level 2 out of 5) risk for strong to severe thunderstorms and areas west of the interstate are in a marginal (level 1 out of 5). Plan to bring in the patio cushions and close your patio umbrella! Storms will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, a gusty wind, and hail greater than 1.″

"Data continues to show an impactful cold front that will bring rain and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening," according to WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "Ahead of this front our dew points will surge to near 70 meaning a tropical feel to the air. There is a level 1 risk for excessive rainfall and strong to severe storms are likely, so we have issued a *First Alert* for potential impacts to travel and outdoor activities. Some of the storms on Wednesday could pack a big punch so we will watch for any elevated risk assessments to be issued for our state." (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.