Amid CT heat wave, forecast calls for days of rain, possible thunderstorms

We’ve had abysmal heat in Connecticut this week and now weather forecasters are telling us to get ready for days of rain.

The National Weather Service, which now says the current heat advisory is through 8 p.m. Thursday, also forecasts a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Thursday. That is amid a mostly sunny day, but with a high near 93 and heat index values as high as 100, according to the service.

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There also is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday night in Connecticut, with a low around 69.

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Then, on Friday, we get another chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m., according to the service. On Friday, the high will be near 90, but chance of precipitation is 60% and new rainfall “amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible,” according to the service.

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Same goes for Friday night, with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 p.m,, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 p.m., according to the service. Low Friday night is forecast to be around 67.

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Then to our precious weekends: Saturday will bring a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2p,m.. according to the service. A little cooler, with a high near 85, according to the service. Again on Saturday night, the service forecasts, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 67.

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Sunday forecast brings more of the same, with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. and a high near 89. Low should only be around 70 and Sunday night should see a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the chance of precipitation at 70%.

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