Severe Thunderstorms Forecast for Today

Severe thunderstorms are forecast for today as part of a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service for the region, including southern Connecticut.

There is a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and heavy rain expected. Large hail is possible as well and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service.

The unstable weather is being caused by a system moving in from the Great Lakes region. While a line of storms may move through the area later this morning, much of the stormy weather is expected to develop late afternoon, and continue into the evening, according to the NWS.

Here’s the forecast as of 8:59 a.m.:

• Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
• Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.