Local Weather Concerns:
SEVERE STORMS: A threat for strong to severe storms will return by tonight. Those storms may contain heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, large hail, and damaging winds. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted our area in the marginal risk for severe storms (level 1 out of 5), with the slight risk (level 2 out of 5) being just to our west. Upgrades to threat levels are possible.
Pictured below is the severe weather outlook for tonight from the Storm Prediction Center.
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Yesterday’s Weather Statistics
Yesterday’s Radar-Estimated Rainfall Totals
On This Day
1878 – The second most deadly tornado in New England history struck Wallingford, Connecticut, killing 34 persons, injuring 100 others, and completely destroying thirty homes. The tornado started as a waterspout over a dam on the Quinnipiac River. It was 400 to 600 feet wide, and had a short path length of two miles.
1969 – A tornado hit Cincinnati, Ohio, killing four persons and causing fifteen million dollars property damage. The tornado moved in a southeasterly direction at 40 to 50 mph.
