Hazardous Weather Outlook Continues For CT Today

CONNECTICUT — The rain was late in getting started as Friday turned out to be a very nice weather day with lots of sun and warm temps. But once the rain began to fall, just before midnight, it has been coming down heavy and there is a Flash Flood Watch and Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for the entire state.

Today will remain a mess with rain, thunderstorms and flooding concerns throughout the day. Easter Sunday will be largely cloudy with some rain showers possible too.

Here is a look at all of the weather advisories and watches based on where you are:

Fairfield County: Flash Flood Watch in effect until 2 p.m. today. "Periods of heavy rain can be expected today. Total rainfall amounts will be around 1 inch with locally higher amounts possible. Excessive runoff will be possible which would lead to flooding of urban and poor drainage areas. In addition, smaller rivers and streams could overflow their banks.

New Haven, Middlesex, and New London Counties: Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 8 p.m. "Periods of heavy rain can be expected today. Total rainfall amounts will be around 1 inch with locally higher amounts possible. Excessive runoff will be possible which would lead to flooding of urban and poor drainage areas. In addition, smaller rivers and streams could overflow their banks."

Hartford and Middlesex Counties: Flood Warning is in effect for the Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex Counties and the Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County.

Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties: A Flood Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. "Widespread showers with locally heavy rainfall continue today before gradually shifting to eastern New Eng this afternoon and evening. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts are possible. This may result in urban and poor drainage flooding.

In addition, the heavy rainfall will exacerbate or renew mainstem river flooding along the Connecticut River. It may also contribute to sharp rises for a few smaller streams within the watch area.

Litchfield County: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. "Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue this morning. Locally heavy downpours are expected and this may result in flooding of urban, poor drainage and low lying areas. Those with interests in low-lying or flood prone areas should continue to monitor the latest forecasts."

Easter Sunday forecast

The National Weather Service says that the current storm is moving slowly and that could cause some issues on Sunday.

"This may trigger some additional showers on Sunday, but widespread heavy rainfall is not expected at this time. Temperatures for the weekend will generally range from the 60s during the day to the 50s at night."

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Here is the updated weather forecast for Southern Connecticut:

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 64. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 14 mph.

Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Here is the updated weather forecast for Northern Connecticut:

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between 10am and 11am. High near 69. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 6 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.