Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Southern Connecticut: Here's What To Know

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service says we should be prepared for strong-to-severe thunderstorms between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday.

"The main threats are damaging winds and frequent lightning. Stay weather-aware and keep an eye on the radar if you have outdoor plans!" the weather service said.

The weather service posted a hazardous weather outlook message for southern Connecticut.

"Thunderstorms are possible late today and this evening across the area and could be strong to severe. Any thunderstorm could produce frequent lightning and contain damaging winds," according to the weather service.

For coastal sections of southern Connecticut, the weather service said showers and storms are most likely before 11 p.m., but there is a less likely chance up until 2 a.m. Some of the storms could be severe.

For inland sections of southern Connecticut, the weather service said showers and storms are most likely before 11 p.m. and again cautioned that some of the storms could be severe.

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Here are the extended forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.