CROMWELL, CT — June 18, 2025
Umbrellas and patience will be key for your Wednesday morning commute, as dense fog, light rain, and a burst of heavy downpours with thunder roll through the region between 6–9 a.m. But brighter skies and summer heat are just around the corner — along with a heat wave that could push heat index values past 105°F early next week.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
🌧 Tonight (Wednesday Early AM)
- Light rain and drizzle will persist overnight
- Dense fog will reduce visibility in many areas — use headlights and extra caution
- Lows: Upper 60s inland, low 60s by the coast
- Humidity: Climbing
⛈️ Wednesday
- Morning: Brief heavy rain and thunderstorms from 6 to 9 a.m., with fog lingering
- Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, very humid, with scattered showers or storms
- Highs: Near 80°F inland, 70–75°F along the shore
🔥 Thursday: First Taste of Summer Heat
- Morning: Fog burns off into hazy sunshine
- Afternoon & Evening: Hot and very humid, with locally severe thunderstorms possible
- Highs: 88–93°F inland, cooler by the shore
- Storm timing: Late afternoon through evening — stay alert!
☀️ Friday & Saturday: Ideal Summer Start
- Friday:
- Summer officially begins at 10:42 PM
- Mostly sunny and pleasant, with lower humidity
- Highs: 78–84°F
- Saturday:
- Partly sunny, warm and dry, with moderate humidity
- Highs: 84–89°F
🥵 Sunday–Wednesday: Heat Wave Warning
- A heat wave takes hold Sunday through midweek
- Hazy, hot, and humid with daily highs in the mid to upper 90s inland
- Heat index: Could reach 105°F or more
- SE beaches will be cooler: mid to upper 80s
📌 Air Quality & Comfort Tips:
- Change your A/C filter now to prepare for extreme heat
- Stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours
- Check on elderly neighbors, pets, and children during the hottest days
