Connecticut Weather: 'Wild Storm' Moving In Today

A 'wild storm' will be arriving tonight in Connecticut and wind gusts in the state could exceed 60 mph at times, according to the National Weather Service and local meteorologists. NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said, "There is the possibility of gusts as high as hurricane force near the shoreline. Tree and power line damage is likely."

Rain and flooding are also a concern, but the biggest concern is the damaging wind in the forecast. WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said the worst of the weather will be confined from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Connecticut.

Watches and warnings are posted for all of Connecticut on Sunday. A High Wind Warning is in effect for all of Connecticut as the National Weather Service is predicting wind gusts could exceed 75 mph at the immediate coast and 60 mph is possible in inland sections. Two to four inches of rain is also forecast and there could be higher amounts. A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for the state.

Here is the detailed forecast of the powerful storm for southern Connecticut:

Today: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature falling to around 62 by 2pm. East wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 53. Windy, with an east wind 27 to 37 mph becoming south 15 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday: Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Here is the detailed forecast of the powerful storm for northern Connecticut:

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after 8am. High near 68. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Areas of fog. Low around 55. Southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 58. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

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