Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Hartford County, Connecticut
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 6:34PM EDT until August 8 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
SVRBOX The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Windham County in northern Connecticut... Central Tolland County in northern Connecticut... East central Hartford County in northern Connecticut... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Manchester, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Hartford, Manchester, East Hartford, Glastonbury, Vernon, Windsor, Wethersfield, Mansfield, South Windsor, Windham, Rocky Hill, Willimantic, Ellington, Tolland, Coventry, Hebron, Marlborough, Willington, Columbia, and Bolton.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 6:34 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Hartford County, Connecticut?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Hartford County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Tolland County, Windham County.