Thunderstorms Possible Late Tonight

A second day of clouds and humidity may lead to thunderstorms that will develop late tonight or early Thursday morning.

Showers and thunderstorms will develop after midnight and periods of heavy rain and thunder are likely early tomorrow morning as the remnants of Fred fly by.

Scattered showers will continue into tomorrow afternoon. Highs will be near 80.

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As the remnants of "Fred" fly by late tonight, we are expecting an area of rain and thunder to roll through CT. 2 A.M. to 7 A.M. from west to east. up to 1.5" of rain, thunder, even gusty winds. More on this threat all day on @NBCConnecticut pic.twitter.com/6TF75JdwCc
— Bob Maxon (@bobmaxon) August 18, 2021