Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Durham, Middlefield

Written By BRIAN MCCREADY (Patch Staff)

The National Weather Service 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 New London, Middlesex, Fairfield and New Haven counties, periods of some rain are forecast after noon, with flooding a concern until this evening.

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 on Monday alone.

Other totals for Tuesday include:

• Brookfield: 2.23 inches
• Enfield: 1.75 inches
• Litchfield: 1.24
• Milford: 0.55
• Portland: 1.52
• West Hartford: 1.63

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

Tuesday: A chance of rain or drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain or drizzle before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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