Southern CT Weather: Lots of Rain, Thunderstorms In Forecast

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for all of Southern Connecticut in what is shaping up to be an absolutely dreadful week of weather. Since it rained on Saturday and today, it's possible we could see rain for nine straight days! There is no sun in the forecast through next weekend. And we could see some strong to possibly severe thunderstorms on Tuesday and flooding concerns too.

I'm sorry there is just no good news in this forecast, except that we shouldn't have to talk about drought conditions for a long time. In its Hazardous Weather Outlook, the National Weather Service says, "There is potential for thunderstorm development ahead of an approaching cold front Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday Evening. Some of these storms could reach severe intensity. Additionally, there is a threat for flash flooding if multiple storms move over the same area."

As for the present, temps will be chilly tonight and fog may be a concern. Temps will be warmer Monday and most cloudy and dry but rain is expected to move in late Monday and then we could see some rain for everyday of the rest of the week.

"An unsettled pattern then sets up for the remainder of the week with mild temperatures, increased humidity and chances of rain. There will be a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening," the weather service says.

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Here is the updated weather forecast for Southern Connecticut:

Tonight: A chance of light rain before 9pm, then a chance of drizzle or light rain between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of drizzle after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 68.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 55.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.