There is a severe thunderstorm warning for south central Fairfield County until 8:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
A severe thunderstorm was picked up on radar in the area of Norwalk and Wesport at 7:37 p.m., headed southeast at 25 mph.
There is a potential for wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail. There is a chance hail could cause minor damage to vehicles. Winds could potentially damage trees and power lines.
Areas that should take shelter are Norwalk, New Canaan, Fairfield, Westport and Wilton.
“For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building,” the weather service said. “Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.”
from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-some-of-CT-14061485.php
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