BITTER BLAST

Extreme cold settles in today and lasts through the midweek for Connecticut

Wednesday could start heat wave, with temps expected over 90 degrees

Sunny start Tuesday then clouds filter in limited some sunshine with seasonal temperatures. After 1 p.m., showers and storms travel across coastal communities and bring potential for moderate rain and lightning.

News 12 Staff

Jul 24, 2023, 9:05 AM

Updated 545 days ago

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NEW & NEXT: Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Hilda Estevez says our first potential heat wave could start Wednesday as the following three days are likely to hit 90 degrees or higher. Dangerous feel-like temps on Thursday could soar to 99 degrees.
NOW: Calm conditions with passing storms, showers to our north and west. Humidity surges with winds from the south, southwest.
TONIGHT: Winds subside after 8 p.m. but humidity increases. Overnight lows stay seasonal near 68.
TUESDAY: Sunny start then clouds filter in limited some sunshine with seasonal temperatures. After 1 p.m., showers and storms travel across coastal communities and bring potential for moderate rain and lightning. Severe storms are not expected. Rain exits around 7 p.m. Highs near 85. Lows near 71.
WEDNESDAY: Fairly quiet weather day with sunshine and clouds. The heat arrives with highs near 90. Lows near 74.
THURSDAY: Sunny and hot. Highs near 92, feels like 100. Lows near 76.