Severe Thunderstorms Forecast for Meriden Today

Severe thunderstorms are forecast for today as part of a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service for the region, including central Connecticut.

There is a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and heavy rain expected. Large hail is possible as well and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service.

The unstable weather is being caused by a system moving in from the Great Lakes region. While a line of storms may move through the area later this morning, much of the stormy weather is expected to develop late afternoon, and continue into the evening, according to the NWS.

Here’s the forecast as of 8:00 a.m.:

• Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11am and noon. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Light south wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
• Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.