Hurricane Isaias Expected To Affect Connecticut

CONNECTICUT — Hurricane Isaias was expected to impact Connecticut Tuesday and Wednesday next week, according to the National Weather Service and local meteorologists.

Connecticut is in the "cone of uncertainty" concerning the potential track of the storm and as of Friday it was expected to track close to the East Coast.

How much of an impact will the storm gave? No one knows until it gets closer. Isaias strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane late Thursday.

It was expected to reach Florida late Friday and the eastern Carolinas by early next week, according to the weather service.

"There is a risk of impacts from winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge late this weekend from the northeastern Florida coast and spreading northward along the remainder of the U.S. east coast through early next week," the weather service said. "The details of the track and intensity forecast remain uncertain, and it is too soon to determine the magnitude and location of these potential impacts, but interests along the entire U.S. east coast should monitor the progress of Isaias and updates to the forecast."

Concerning Connecticut, the weather service addED, "The most likely impacts at this time would be from high surf and dangerous rip currents at the ocean beaches." The weather service said the "tropical system or remnants" should leave the region Thursday.

WTNH News 8 Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons said, "I need you to make sure you check in over the weekend to watch Hurricane Isaias that may come close to the entire East Coast over the weekend and next week. A landfall possible in North Carolina. It could get close to Connecticut late Monday through early Wednesday of next week!"

NBC CT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said heavy rain, strong winds and flooding is possible.

"Could we see a significant impact? Yes - but it's quite early and plenty of time for the track to change," Hanrahan said.

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Here are details on the weekend weather forecast, the calm before the potential early week storm:

Today: A chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.