Weston CT Weather: Hazardous Weather Outlook, Heat Advisory Issued

WESTON, CT — A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued as developing thunderstorms capable of producing torrential rainfall and causing flash flooding approach the area, the National Weather Service reports.

A heat advisory has also been issued and the NWS says that heat index values for Friday are 100 to 105. The combination of the heat and humidity will increase the risk for heat related health issues, especially for the elderly, those with chronic health problems and those who work outdoors. The combination of heat and humidity predicted for Friday and Saturday could make it feel like it is 100 degrees or more.

The heat index could approach or exceed 105 degrees on Saturday. Rip current dangers are expected and drought conditions are severe.

Here is a detailed forecast from the NWS:

Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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