Editor’s note: This update was provided by the National Weather Service.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. Severe thunderstorms are likely with damaging wind gusts of 60 mph or higher, along with large hail as the primary threats. An isolated tornado is also possible along with brief heavy rainfall.