Severe Storms for Thursday

NBC Connecticut meteorologists have issued a First Alert for the potential of severe storms moving through the state on Thursday.

A few showers and thunderstorms are possible in the morning but they are not expected to be severe.

The biggest threat of severe weather will be between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Those storms could produce hail, destructive winds, and even a tornado.

This is a sizable signal for a higher end severe weather event tomorrow. Large hail (bigger than golf balls), destructive winds, and a tornado all possible in towns that get hit. This won't be everywhere but a few storms tomorrow have the potential to be nasty. #nbcct pic.twitter.com/bTRc0l7URh
— Ryan Hanrahan (@ryanhanrahan) August 26, 2020

The thunderstorms will form along a warm front due to a combination of instability and strong wind shear. The exact placement of the warm front will determine which tows are most at risk.

#FIRSTALERT for tomorrow afternon. Stay tuned to @NBCConnecticut all day for the latest on severe weather tomorrow afternoon and evening. #tornadoes and wind damage are concerns. pic.twitter.com/cTROnvjeTY
— Bob Maxon (@bobmaxon) August 26, 2020

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