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Another round of storms possible as heat continues Wednesday

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A few storms moved through the state on Tuesday afternoon and evening and we might see more storms on Wednesday.

A level two out of five risk for severe weather is in place once again on Wednesday.

The storms appear to move through during the evening, similar to the timeframe of Tuesday's storms. Heavy rain, and gusty winds are possible with any storms that move through.

Wednesday will be partly sunny with thick humidity and scattered thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon and evening.

Heat advisories and air quality alerts are in effect. Get details here.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection warns that hot temperatures will contribute to elevated ozone levels for western Connecticut.

The levels might approach or exceed "unhealthy for sensitive groups" levels for these parts of Connecticut.

“Whenever ozone concentrations reach these levels, vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory diseases should continue to exercise caution and check AirNow regularly. With forecasted high temperature indices exceeding 100 degrees F, even healthy adults who spend prolonged periods outdoors working or exercising should minimize strenuous activities and recognize that poor air quality combined with dangerously high temperatures will affect everyone,” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said in a statement.

State Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani said residents should stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in cooler air-conditioned or shaded areas and limit the time spent in direct sun.

More physical tasks should take place in the morning or evening, when the sun is less intense, and temperatures are cooler, she said.

Juthani also encouraged residents to utilize a new tool developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention where residents can input their zip code to view the real-time heat risk in their respective counties. You can find it online here.

Then less humid air overspreads the state on Thursday morning and it will be delightful between Friday and Monday.

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