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CT Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Wednesday
A timeline for strong-to-severe thunderstorms has just been released for CT today. And there is also an update on Dorian's impact to CT.
The National Weather Service in a 1 p.m. update Wednesday issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire state of Connecticut until 9 p.m.
the anticipated watch box has been issued! with any storms that develop, expect gusty/damaging wind, frequent lightning, heavy rain, perhaps some small hail. also, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out in region! pic.twitter.com/LOX3DbqG57
— Mark Dixon (@MarkDixonTV) September 4, 2019
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for all of Connecticut. #nbcct pic.twitter.com/M7xjEmmAu0
— Josh Cingranelli (@WeatherJosh) September 4, 2019
CONNECTICUT — It's Wednesday so that must mean one thing, stormy weather is on its way. For the past two months it seems stormy weather has occurred on Wednesday and that streak continues today.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Connecticut for the chance for strong-to-severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The best chance for storms appears to be between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Connecticut, according to Connecticut's top meteorologists.
Find out what's happening in Greenwichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
For Southern Connecticut, the National Weather Service says, "The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the area in a slight risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon. The main threat with any thunderstorms today will be strong, damaging winds and hail. An isolated tornado can not be ruled out."
For Northern Connecticut, the National Weather Service says, "Isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast today, especially north and west of the Boston to Providence corridor. Main threat of damaging winds and locally heavy downpours, there is also the low risk of large hail and a tornado."
Find out what's happening in Greenwichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Summer weather continues today as temperatures rise to near 80 with a decent amount of humidity. With an approaching cold front, a few storms may reach severe status this afternoon. Most likely timing is 2PM - 8PM. Details on that and Dorian on @FOX61News pic.twitter.com/R1i8bkXHYV
— Dan Amarante (@DanAmarante) September 4, 2019
**First Alert** Yesterday afternoon @ryanhanrahan posted a FIRST ALERT for severe thunderstorms this afternoon. 3 pm-7 pm is the window for stormss that could be severe and cause property damage. Tornado risk is low but not zero. #nbcct We are covering this on @NBCConnecticut pic.twitter.com/AQQg0ytdlO
— Bob Maxon (@bobmaxon) September 4, 2019
Timing for the storms this afternoon may not be ideal for afternoon school sports (and the morning commute). Storms will be moving from NW to SE, and some could be severe. Gusty winds, brief downpours, lightning, and a tornado is possible. pic.twitter.com/6Db17t4mMY
— Dan Amarante (@DanAmarante) September 4, 2019
I mention a tornado possible because there's enough wind shear and "turning" in the atmosphere to support a few rotating storms. Not a huge threat but it's worth mentioning the potential for one. pic.twitter.com/BbGT44keWw
— Dan Amarante (@DanAmarante) September 4, 2019
What About Dorian Impacts On CT?
The latest models continue to show Dorian passing well south and east of Connecticut but it may be close enough to bring some strong wind gusts and some rain to the area on Friday night/Saturday morning.
The National Weather Service says, "Mainly dry conditions return Thursday into Thursday evening. Friday and Friday night, there will be another chance of rain as Dorian passes well southeast of the region. Winds are expected to increase and become gusty, especially over Eastern Long Island in the range of 35 to 45 mph."
"This will likely set up some rough ocean surf as well. Rain will be likely over Eastern Long Island and Southeast Connecticut with some of the rain becoming locally heavy in these areas."
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