Once the thunderstorms move away Wednesday night, we will finally see the end of the recent heat wave.
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CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Connecticut until 8 p.m.
Once the storm passes, the heat and humidity will begin to dissipate.
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ORIGINAL: CONNECTICUT — Severe weather is possible in Connecticut Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. “The main hazard from the storm is wind gusts up to 60 mph.”
Additionally, Wednesday marks the official end of the latest heat wave. Once again, it will feel like over 100 degrees.
“Today is another First Alert weather day, not only will there be a dangerous combination of high temperatures and high humidity (bringing heat index values close to/above 100), but there is the potential for strong to severe weather conditions later in the day,” a WFSB 3 TV meteorologist said. Severe storm.
“Storm threats will increase in the late afternoon/evening hours as the cold front approaches,” a WFSB 3 meteorologist said. “Storms forming will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and frequent lightning later today.” Time to get behind the stormy front? Big relief from hot and humid weather!” (Read/Watch more on WFSB 3 TV)
According to the WFSB 3 TV weather map, the storm appears to be most widespread Wednesday after 5 p.m.
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Here are the latest weather updates for southern Connecticut from the National Weather Service:
Today: Showers and thunderstorms possible between 2pm and 5pm, showers and thunderstorms possible after 5pm. Some storms can be severe. Mostly sunny with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts will range from one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible during thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers with a chance of thundershowers, mainly before 2am, with a chance of showers and thundershowers after 2am. Some storms can be severe. Low pressure is about 72 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts could range from half an inch to three-quarters of an inch.
Thursday: 30% chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86 degrees.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85 degrees.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88 degrees.
Here are the latest weather updates for northern Connecticut from the National Weather Service:
Today: Showers possible after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts may be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms possible before midnight, showers possible between midnight and 2am. Some storms may produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy with low around 70 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts could range from half an inch to three-quarters of an inch.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86 degrees.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86 degrees.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89 degrees.
