Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield; Tornado Possible

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Fairfield County until 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

Fairfield County could experience severe thunderstorms on Tuesday with conditions capable of producing a tornado.
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Joe Jenkins

06/23/2015 11:30 a.m.

A cold front moving through the area could produce severe thunderstorms with damaging wind and possible large hail on Tuesday afternoon. There is also a small chance that a tornado could develop in this system. Chance of rain is 60 percent with a high around 87 degrees.

Sun will return on Wednesday with a high of 84.

Thursday will be partly sunny with a high of 81 and a slight chance of afternoon showers.

Clouds will move in on Friday and will threaten the area with rain throughout the weekend.

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