Severe Weather Forecast For Northern Connecticut: Here's When, What To Know

NORTHERN CONNECTICUT — There is a chance for severe storms on both Monday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The best chance for storms is on Monday afternoon and 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," said 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 updates for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Tonight: Isolated showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.