Wethersfield, CT Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
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Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Wethersfield, CT

May 8, 2024 9:07 AM EDT (13:07 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 5:35 AM   Sunset 7:58 PM
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ANZ331 Long Island Sound East Of New Haven Ct/port Jefferson Ny To The Mouth Of The Connecticut River- 605 Am Edt Wed May 8 2024

Today - S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave detail: S 1 ft at 2 seconds and S 1 ft at 6 seconds. Patchy fog early this morning. Showers likely with slight chance of tstms this morning, then chance of showers with isolated tstms this afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 nm early this morning.

Tonight - W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave detail: sw 1 ft at 2 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. Slight chance of showers with isolated tstms in the evening.

Thu - NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave detail: E 1 ft at 2 seconds and S 1 ft at 6 seconds. Showers likely in the afternoon.

Thu night - E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft after midnight. Wave detail: E 1 ft at 2 seconds and se 1 ft at 6 seconds, becoming E 1 ft at 3 seconds and S 1 ft at 7 seconds. Showers likely.

Fri - NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft in the morning, then 1 ft or less. Wave detail: E 1 ft at 3 seconds and S 1 ft at 7 seconds, becoming E 1 ft at 3 seconds and S 1 ft at 9 seconds. Chance of showers.

Fri night - E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming ne after midnight. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave detail: E 1 ft at 3 seconds and S 1 ft at 9 seconds. Chance of showers.

Sat - NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less.

Sat night - S winds around 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Chance of showers.

Sun - SE winds around 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Chance of showers.

Sun night - N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less.
winds and seas may be higher in and near tstms.

ANZ300 605 Am Edt Wed May 8 2024

Synopsis for the long island and connecticut coastal waters - A warm front pushes to the northeast while a cold front moves through late today into this evening. The cold front then stalls just to the south tonight with developing low pressure approaching Thursday and Thursday night and stalling over the waters on Friday. Sub-sca conditions are expected through the long-term forecast period with the exception of seas occasionally reaching 5 feet in the eastern ocean Friday through Sunday.


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Area Discussion for - Boston, MA
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FXUS61 KBOX 081120 AFDBOX

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 720 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024

SYNOPSIS
Showers and isolated thunderstorms move through the region this morning ahead of a warm front. Then a second round of scattered showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon with a few strong storms capable of producing hail. Periods of unsettled weather continue late this week into this weekend with showers at times.
Temperatures will average below normal late this week into the weekend. Milder/Seasonable temperatures should return early next week.

NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/
7AM Update...

Current radar shows the first line of thunderstorms now entering western MA and CT. Expecting those storms to quickly move east this morning being offshore by the noon hour. As for the afternoon severe threat, no big changes at this time, however, guidance is trending afternoon temps up in the CT river valley this afternoon which will enhance the amount of instability available today.

Key Points...

* Showers and isolated t-storms move through this morning

* A second round of scattered showers and t-storms develop this afternoon. A few strong to marginally severe storms possible, with large hail the primary threat

Decent instability burst and moisture transport ahead of a warm front will result in a period of showers and embedded t-storms moving W to E through SNE this morning. This occurs with a sharp increase in PWATs along with KI increasing from near zero to the 30s in a 6 hr period along the nose of a modest low level jet. The duration of showers will be relatively brief, not lasting more than 2-3 hours in a given location and should be moving to the east this afternoon as dry slot moves in from the west.

Then we will have to watch for a second round of scattered showers and t-storm development this afternoon as a fairly robust mid level shortwave moves into New Eng. Good cooling aloft as 500 mb temps drop to -16 to -18C will result in rather steep mid level lapse rates 7-7.5 C/km overspreading the region. This will contribute to MUCAPES 500-1000+ J/kg developing across much of the region this afternoon. Expect scattered convection developing as forcing for ascent increases ahead of the cold front. HRRR max updraft progs suggest convective initiation in eastern NY and the Berkshires then scattered storms moving ESE across the region. While storms may be mostly elevated, potential exists for marginally severe hail given impressive effective bulk shear values of 50+ kt along with steep mid level lapse rates. SPC has all of SNE within a marginal risk but it appears focus for strongest storms will be from northern CT through interior MA.

There is some uncertainty regarding the extent of surface based instability this afternoon due to presence of cooler low level airmass. Damaging wind threat will be dependent on surface based storms developing. Best chance of SBCAPES up to 1000 J/kg will be across western MA and northern CT as these areas may sneak into the warm sector ahead of a cold front, and decent low level lapse rates develop here. This is where strong to damaging wind threat will be highest with any strong storms.

Highs may reach into the 70s across the Hartford to Springfield corridor with mostly 60s elsewhere. But temps may remain in the 50s across portions of NE MA.

SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM THURSDAY/
Tonight...

Any convection lingering into the early evening will weaken and move offshore as subsidence develops behind departing shortwave along with somewhat drier air moving in with decreasing PWATs. Expect partial clearing developing in the interior, but stratus and patchy fog may linger in the coastal plain. Lows upper 40s and lower 50s.

Thursday...

The day should start out dry as a wedge of dry air will be over SNE.
But moisture increases from the SW during the afternoon ahead of next shortwave dropping through the Gt Lakes and OH valley, with low pres moving to mid Atlc region. Risk of showers will increase during the afternoon. Highs should be mostly in the 60s, mildest CT valley and coolest along the coast in eastern MA where developing NE flow will likely hold temps in the upper 50s here.

LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/
Key Points...

* More widespread rain possible Friday into Saturday night

* Below average temperatures continue through the weekend

* More seasonable temps return next week

Friday

A shortwave trough exits out of the Ohio River Valley becoming negatively tilted as it moves over SNE. The surface low is initially vertically stacked with the shortwave aloft and begins to occlude as new low forms and intensifies offshore to the east. Although the best forcing will be to the south of SNE, the chances for a widespread rain are increasing. As a mid level low passes over and intensifies to the south of the region, this will drag down rather cold 850mb air around 0C to -2C. With ENE winds at the surface, along with cold 850mb temps, low clouds, and rain, high temps may struggle to even reach 50F across the region. Rain looks to continue into Friday night before tapering off Saturday morning. Overnight lows look to drop into the low 40s, with upper 30s possible in the high terrain. Not out of the question that snow mixes in with rain across the high terrain in the Berkshires.

Saturday

Surface and midlevel low move well out to sea bringing widespread rain to end in the morning. However, an upper level closed low drops south over the region leaving SNE under cyclonic flow aloft. With weak forcing aloft and the mid level cold pool still in place, this will likely lead to a hit or miss light showers/drizzle. High temps on Saturday don't look to recover much with thick low level cloud layer still around. High temps should only reach the low to mid 50s with continued onshore flow.

Sunday

Another weak surface low exits the Ohio River Valley and passes just south of SNE. This could bring another round of widespread light rain to the region. Uncertainty with this system remains high given the weak upper level forcing and not much run to run consistency on the track of the low. Highs remain below normal Sunday and could once again struggle to reach 50F.

Next week

The pesky upper level low and mid level cold pool finally move east as a midlevel shortwave brings WAA and 850mb temps above 0C to even +10C by mid week. This will allow high temps to moderate back into the low to mid 70s. As for rain chances, high pressure to the south should keep things dry early in the week. Rain chances look to increase again mid to late week, but uncertainty is high at this time.

AVIATION /11Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/
Forecast Confidence Levels:

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

12z TAF Update...

Confidence continues to grow for either TSRA or SHRA with VCTS for all terminals this morning. Low status and fog has cleared the Cape and Islands this morning. Expecting those terminals to remain VFR for a few hours before becoming IFR again later this morning as the line of storms rolls in.

Today...Moderate confidence.

MVFR-IFR conditions overspread the remainder of the region during the morning as a cluster of showers and embedded t-storms move through from W to E roughly 12-17z. A second round of scattered showers/t-storms is possible 18-23z, with best chance from northern CT northward through interior MA. We included VCTS in BDL/BAF/ORH/BED TAFS. Some hail is possible with the afternoon/early evening activity. A period of SW gusts to 20 kt and pockets of LLWS possible this afternoon across SE MA and Cape/Islands as LLJ develops and moves across the region.

Tonight...Low to moderate confidence.

SHRA/TS exits into the waters early this evening. Some clearing is possible tonight for western MA/CT but stratus and patchy fog may linger across eastern MA and RI. Extent of IFR conditions is uncertain. Light winds.

Thursday...Moderate confidence.

Mix of VFR/MVFR conditions trending to widespread MVFR in the afternoon as more showers develop. N wind 5-15 kt becoming NE.

KBOS TAF...Moderate confidence in TAF. A brief period of showers move through roughly 14-17z, with an embedded t-storm possible.
Cigs expected to lower to MVFR then IFR by this afternoon.
Scattered showers and possible t-storms redevelop to the north and west this afternoon and may move across BOS mid-late afternoon.

KBDL TAF...Moderate confidence in TAF. A brief period of showers move through roughly 11-14z, with an embedded t-storm possible.
Cigs expected to lower to MVFR then IFR later this morning.
Another round of scattered showers or t-storm possible this afternoon and we have included VCTS in the TAF.

Outlook /Thursday Night through Sunday/...

Thursday Night: MVFR/IFR conditions possible. Breezy. Chance SHRA.

Friday through Friday Night: MVFR/IFR conditions possible.
Chance RA.

Saturday: MVFR/IFR conditions possible.

Saturday Night: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Slight chance SHRA.

Sunday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Chance RA.

MARINE
Forecaster Confidence Levels:

Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Through Thursday...High confidence.

Low level jet will bring a period of SW gusts to 20+ kt to south coastal waters this afternoon. Winds diminish tonight, becoming north by Thu morning then NE 10-20 kt during Thu afternoon. Seas remain below SCA thresholds. Areas of fog will reduce vsbys at times over south coastal waters through tonight. Scattered showers and embedded t-storms move through this morning into early afternoon.

Outlook /Thursday Night through Sunday/...

Thursday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Chance of rain showers.

Friday through Friday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Slight chance of rain.

Saturday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft.

Saturday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft.

Sunday: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft.
Slight chance of rain.

TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING
High astronomical tides coupled with onshore flow may result in some splashover/very minor coastal flooding during the overnight high tide cycles tonight and Thu night. However, wind/waves do not appear high enough to result in a significant issue. The daytime high tides are lower and do not pose a threat for coastal flooding.

BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CT...None.
MA...None.
RI...None.
MARINE...None.




Weather Reporting Stations
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Stations Dist Age Wind Air TempWater Temp WavesinHgDewPt
NWHC3 - 8465705 - New Haven, CT 33 mi50 min SSE 5.1G6 60°F 57°F29.64
NLHC3 38 mi50 min 58°F 59°F29.66
LDLC3 - New London Ledge CT - Ledge Light Weather 41 mi38 min SSE 2.9G4.1 55°F
BRHC3 - 8467150 - Bridgeport, CT 47 mi50 min S 2.9G4.1 59°F 29.58


Wind History for New Haven, CT
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AirportDistAgeWind ktVisSkyWeatherTempDewPtRHinHg
KHFD HARTFORDBRAINARD,CT 2 sm14 minNE 034 smOvercast Lt Rain Mist 57°F55°F94%29.63
KBDL BRADLEY INTL,CT 16 sm16 minSE 057 smOvercast55°F52°F88%29.63
KMMK MERIDEN MARKHAM MUNI,CT 17 sm9 minWNW 031/2 smOvercast Thunderstorm in Vicinity Hvy Rain Fog 59°F55°F88%29.64
KSNC CHESTER,CT 24 sm12 minSSE 05G113/4 smOvercast Lt Rain 61°F61°F100%29.62
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Tide / Current for Rocky Hill, Connecticut
   
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Rocky Hill
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Wed -- 02:24 AM EDT     2.95 feet High Tide
Wed -- 05:37 AM EDT     Sunrise
Wed -- 05:38 AM EDT     Moonrise
Wed -- 10:07 AM EDT     -0.30 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 02:59 PM EDT     2.15 feet High Tide
Wed -- 07:56 PM EDT     Sunset
Wed -- 09:05 PM EDT     Moonset
Wed -- 10:05 PM EDT     0.03 feet Low Tide
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Rocky Hill, Connecticut, Tide feet
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Tide / Current for Portland, Connecticut
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Portland
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Wed -- 01:31 AM EDT     3.21 feet High Tide
Wed -- 05:38 AM EDT     Sunrise
Wed -- 05:38 AM EDT     Moonrise
Wed -- 08:51 AM EDT     -0.32 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 02:06 PM EDT     2.34 feet High Tide
Wed -- 07:56 PM EDT     Sunset
Wed -- 08:49 PM EDT     0.03 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 09:05 PM EDT     Moonset
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Portland, Connecticut, Tide feet
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