CT Weather: Flash Flood Watch Thursday; 2 To 4 Inches Of Rain

Another week in Connecticut so that must mean another chance for flooding concerns. And that is exactly what we have for today in Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the entire state. The timeline is for this afternoon and through the evening hours where another two to possibly four inches of rain could fall.

The weather service says "tropical moisture" from Tropical Storm Michael is the culprit for the anticipated downpours later today. Tropical Storm Michael is currently near South Carolina and is nowhere near Connecticut.

The unsettled weather may linger into Friday and there may even be more rain showers early Saturday before sunshine dominates on Sunday. If you have outdoor weekend plans then Sunday is your best bet.

Here is the updated Flash Flood Watch Statement for Southern Connecticut:

From noon EDT today through late tonight.

"Tropical moisture surging northward from eastern North Carolina and Virginia will move up into the area this afternoon and tonight. Showers and a few thunderstorms will develop by this afternoon and continue into tonight, and the rain may be heavy at times.

Areal average rainfall amounts of 1 1/2 to 2 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts of 2 to 4 inches possible. Any heavy rainfall that occurs within a 1 to 3 hour time frame may result in flash flooding. The heaviest rainfall is expected in and around New York City, and also across portions of Long Island and southern Connecticut."

Here is the updated Flash Flood Watch Statement for Northern Connecticut:

From 11 AM EDT this morning through late tonight

"An approaching cold front moves through Southern New England late today and tonight. The front will draw upon tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Michael, creating local downpours.

Moderate to heavy rainfall anticipated averaging around 1 to 2 inches for the region, however locally heavier amounts are expected especially with any thunderstorm activity. Additional concern of torrential rainfall along high terrain. Potentially occurring within a 1 to 3 hour window, there is the possibility that flash flooding will occur." (To sign up for free, local breaking news alerts from more than 100 Connecticut communities, click here.)

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Here is the updated weather forecast for Southern CT:

Today
Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 75. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 59. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday
Scattered showers, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a steady temperature around 63. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Northern CT:

Today
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Areas of fog after 1pm. High near 74. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Areas of fog before 1am. Low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 62. North wind 11 to 14 mph.

Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly between 8am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.

Sunday Night
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 47.