Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Connecticut

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the state of Connecticut on Friday for the potential of some strong storms, which could produce flash flooding concerns and strong winds. There is a silver lining in this forecast, the weekend will now appear largely dry, sunny and very warm.

The National Weather Service says for New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties that “Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will also pose a threat for flash flooding” on Friday.

For Fairfield County, the weather service states, “Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move through the region today. There is a chance of a few severe storms this afternoon, with the main potential threat being damaging winds. These showers and thunderstorms will also pose a threat for flash flooding.

And in Hartford and Tolland counties “There is a low to moderate risk for locally heavy downpours that bring urban and poor drainage flooding this afternoon and tonight. There is a low risk of wind damage this afternoon and evening, mainly in western Massachusetts and Connecticut.”

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan‏ writes, “There is a low risk for a tornado this afternoon in NJ/NY and possibly even CT. This map shows the potential for rotating storms.” He adds, “A few strong storms are possible later today.”

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons‏ wrote, “Good Morning! Umbrella Alert today! Tough to time out, but be ready for some showers/thunderstorms. Some could be heavy for an hour or so.” (To sign up for free, local breaking news alerts from more than 100 Connecticut communities click here.)

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Here’s the updated forecast via the National Weather Service:

Friday: Showers, thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some strong winds and flooding concerns too. Temps near 80.

Saturday: Cloudy skies will turn sunny in the afternoon. Temps near 88. Slight chance of rain in the morning.

Sunday: Sunshine, temps in the mid 80s.

Monday, or Total Eclipse Day: Sunshine, temps in the upper 80s.