Storm Warning Downgraded to Thunderstorm Watch (Update)

Update, 6:35 p.m.: 

The severe thunderstorm warning for the area has expired, but a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for the area through 10 p.m.

Update: 2:45 p.m

The National Weather Service has extended its severe thunderstorm warning to include the entire state of Connecticut. The NWS said a severe storm was tracked at 2:30 in Redding and Easton, and is moving southeast at 20 mph. 

The NWS warning said "Lightning is one of nature's number one killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter immediately. 

Update: 2:05 p.m.

The National Weather Service has extended the severe thunderstorm warning for Fairfield until 2:30 p.m.

At 1:49 p.m. dime-sized hail was reported in Danbury. The storm is moving southeast at 20 mph. 

Original Story

The national weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Fairfield County in Southern Connecticut, including New Canaan, until 1:45 p.m.

The advisory states that this severe thunderstorm is “capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. The storm was located near Bethel at 1:22 p.m., where it produced golf ball sized hail. It is moving southeast at 15 mph."

“This is a dangerous storm,” reads the warning. “If you are in its path, prepare immediately for damaging winds, destructive hail, and deadly cloud to ground lightning. People outside should move to a shelter, preferably inside a strong building but away from windows.”