WEATHER UPDATE: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Bethany/Woodbridge

The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for the entire state of Connecticut mainly because of the possibility of flooding on Tuesday as the rains begin to end later this evening.

A “Flash Flood Watch” is also in effect for the entire state. Besides the rain and possible flooding the temps will feel about 20 degrees cooler than normal as high temps will be stuck in the mid 50s.

For Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties periods of some rain is forecast after 12 p.m. with flooding a concern until this evening.

In Hartford and Tolland counties heavy rains are still forecast Tuesday bringing the 3-day total to be between 1.5 to 2.5 inches, the weather service writes. Additionally, a flash flood watch is also in effect for both counties.

According to the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network, which monitors precipitation daily, the big winner thus far has been Southington as parts of the town received 5.33 inches and 3.02 inches of rain just on Monday.

Other totals for Monday include: Brookfield, 1.72 inches, Enfield 0.68 inches, West Hartford, 1.27, New Canaan, 2.57 inches, Milford 0.73 and Madison with just 0.45 inches.

Here’s the latest hyperlocal forecast from the National Weather Service.

This AfternoonA chance of rain or drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

TonightMostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 7 mph.