Today is going to be somewhat rainy, but all miserable. Thunderstorms are occurring over parts of Connecticut as I type, but we're far from finished even once this round moves through. The sun will come out as the rain moves off to the east, and that will cause greater instability this afternoon. A cold front will move through, and the SPC has put most of CT under a MARGINAL risk of severe weather, with the exceptions being far southern New London County (a SEE TEXT) and areas in and northwest of Waterbury, which has a higher (SLIGHT) risk. Regardless, it's going to be hot and miserable, with highs probably approaching if not exceeding 90 in parts of the state today. Thankfully, though, once we get through today, the humidity cuts out and we're looking at a stunning weekend with mid-80s and low humidity...we cannot really complain about that!
^ SPC outlook showing a marginal to slight risk of severe weather
The Atlantic remains quiet, but the Pacific is very active right now. Darby is an 80mph hurricane now as expected, Celia is still holding on to Tropical Storm intensity, and Estelle will probably form this weekend in a similar place as the last three. Thankfully, none of these systems poses any threat to land whatsoever.
Today in weather history- July 14, 1987- Grafton, IA picks up 8" of golf ball sized hail, totaling pretty much all of the crops in the largely farming community and ruining the growing season, ultimately costing $1 million in damage...not good!
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