* WHAT. Heat index values up to 95. * WHERE. In Connecticut, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, and Western Hampshire MA Counties. * WHEN. Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 444 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS BLOCK ISLAND SOUND

At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Madison, or near Guilford, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD. Half inch hail. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near. Guilford and Clinton around 615 PM EDT. Old Saybrook around 630 PM EDT.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Southern Middlesex, Southern New London. until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Northern Fairfield, Northern New Haven. from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven. until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam. until 11 PM EDT this evening. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level Ozone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

* WHAT. Heat index values around 95 Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE. Northern Middlesex and Northern New London Counties. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Heat index values 95 to 100 Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE. Northern Nassau and Northwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN. From noon Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Heat index values of 95 to 100 Saturday and around 100 Sunday. * WHERE. In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Heat index values 95 to 100 Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE. Northern Fairfield and Northern New Haven Counties. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 99. * WHERE. In Connecticut, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Eastern Hampden MA and Eastern Hampshire MA Counties. * WHEN. Until 7 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 95. * WHERE. Western Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA Counties. * WHEN. Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT. Heat index values up to 100. * WHERE. In Connecticut, Northern Litchfield and Southern Litchfield Counties. In New York, Eastern Dutchess County. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at: http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level Ozone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 444 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN CONNECTICUT THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN CONNECTICUT HARTFORD TOLLAND WINDHAM IN MASSACHUSETTS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS FRANKLIN HAMPDEN HAMPSHIRE IN RHODE ISLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND KENT PROVIDENCE IN SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND WASHINGTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOCK ISLAND, FITCHBURG, GREENFIELD, HARTFORD, NORTHAMPTON, PROVIDENCE, PUTNAM, SPRINGFIELD, UNION, VERNON, WARWICK, WESTERLY, WILLIMANTIC, AND WORCESTER.

FFWBOX The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. Southeastern Windham County in northern Connecticut. * Until 815 PM EDT. * At 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Windham, Plainfield, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Sterling, Chaplin, Hampton and Scotland.

FFWBOX The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. Central Hartford County in northern Connecticut. * Until 800 PM EDT. * At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar. IMPACT. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, East Hartford, Southington, Glastonbury, Newington, Windsor, Wethersfield, South Windsor, Farmington, Simsbury, Bloomfield, Berlin, Rocky Hill, Avon, Plainville and East Windsor.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 444 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN CONNECTICUT THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT FAIRFIELD MIDDLESEX NEW HAVEN NEW LONDON IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK PUTNAM