Southern parts of Connecticut are under a heat advisory for Friday when temperatures will soar into the 90s with heat index values over 100.

Chief meteorologist Mark Dixon said a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for part of the state on Friday afternoon.

A flood warning is in effect for today as hot weather is also rolling into Connecticut. Gov. Ned Lamont has also activated the extreme hot weather protocol beginning Tuesday afternoon to help residents combat the expected heat.

Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol is in effect from noon Tuesday, July 15, through at least 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, as hot and humid weather is expected over the next few days.

So far this year, the National Weather Service has issued seven flash flood warnings across Connecticut, more so far than in any year dating back to the Reagan administration. As of Thursday, weather service offices around the country have issued 3,