Special Weather Statement Issued For Hartford/Tolland County

HARTFORD/TOLLAND/WINDHAM COUNTY, CT — The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the chance of some strong to severe thunderstorms between 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday. The weather service said the "greatest risk" is near the I-95 corridor.

"A cold front will bring the potential for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening...mainly between 1 and 7 PM," the weather service said in its special weather statement. "The main threat will be localized strong to damaging wind gusts and brief torrential rainfall with the strongest storms. Dangerous cloud to ground lightning will also be possible.

"Those with outdoor plans this afternoon should stay tuned to the latest weather information and be prepared to seek an indoor shelter if threatening weather approaches."

Here are more details on the weekend weather forecast for us:

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.