Northern CT Weather: Thunderstorms, 100-Degree Heat Wednesday

HARTFORD/TOLLAND/WINDHAM, CT — The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook and heat advisory for northern Connecticut Wednesday.

A heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. and it may feel like 100 degrees.

The weather service said, "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

"Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1."

Besides the heat, we will also have to be prepared for showers and storms mainly after 2 p.m. and up until 8 p.m. The chance for storms also exists Thursday, but the odds are less.

The good news is that the weekend looks amazing, with sunshine and temperatures in the 80s.

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These are the latest forecast details:

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday
Isolated showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night
Isolated showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph.