Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Connecticut

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Hartford and Tolland counties until 6:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning for Middlesex County is in effect until 6:45 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm remains in effect for Fairfield County through 8 p.m.

A line of heavy showers moved through parts of northeastern Connecticut Friday afternoon.

Thunderstorms are expected to build througout the afternoon and into the evening.

The storms could bring heavy rain, vivid lightning, and gusty winds.

The line is growing with downpours and some wind. Limited lightning and limited instability, but enough for some action. More on the way through the afternoon. #NBCCT pic.twitter.com/U7NnM6zvUV

— Bob Maxon (@bobmaxon) June 4, 2021

There will be partial clearing tonight, with some fog and it will be mostly sunny tomorrow and Sunday.

Temperatures race to 90 or higher this weekend, with slightly cooler weather at the beaches.

You can get the latest forecast anytime here.