CT Weather: Strong Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Forecast Thursday

CONNECTICUT — Since January 1 the weather has largely been a non-issue as it has been dominated by a virtually no-snow winter, lots of rain and warmer temps. Not much to write or talk about in the weather department. And we've also had other things on our minds lately.

It appears Thursday's weather forecast will be more interesting, according to Connecticut's leading meteorologists. WFSB 3 TV Meteorologist Mark Dixon said on social media "we're quiet this evening, and dry for the (Thursday) am commute... however, a fast-moving yet potent storm system moves through late morning into the early afternoon hours. rain could be heavy at times and the wind could be gusty... especially in any t'storms that develop."

NBC Connecticut Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said, "A threat for some strong storms tomorrow. Main window for action is noon to 3 p.m." And Fox 61 Chief Meteorologist Rachel Frank added on social media, "Wet and wild out there for a while Thursday with heavy rain, thunder and gusty winds." According to Frank the rain enters the western part of the state after 11 a.m. and by 1 p.m. it's raining everywhere heavily. You can watch her video here.

The silver lining is that the weekend looks mostly dry with sunshine and temps into the mid 50s.

Southern Connecticut stormy weather details via National Weather Service

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for all of Southern Connecticut due to the chance of strong thunderstorms. A Coastal Flood Advisory was also issued for the coast of Fairfield and New Haven county. Wind could gust up to 40 mph at times, the weather service said.

"There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather that would meet NWS warning criteria, as a few stronger thunderstorms Thursday afternoon could produce strong wind gusts and hail," the weather service says for Southern Connecticut.

Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. High near 59. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Northern Connecticut stormy weather details via National Weather Service

For northern sections of the state, the weather service says, "Fast-moving line of heavy showers with embedded thunder into the afternoon, some of which could be strong. Gusty post-frontal west winds late Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. Minor coastal flooding around high tides for both coasts." An inch of rain is expected in northern parts of the state.

Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 57. South wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 38. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.