Warnings, Advisories Issued As Potent Storm Approaches Connecticut

CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued high wind warnings and advisories for the entire state as a strong storm arrives Thursday night.

The weather service said a low pressure system will move into the area tonight, "bringing a period of strong to damaging wind gusts and moderate to heavy rain tonight into Friday morning."

The timing for peak strong to high wind gusts continues to center around Friday morning, the weather service said. Moderate to heavy rain will fall after midnight tonight but should end early Friday morning and then the wind takes over for the remainder of Friday. About an inch of rain is projected, though southeastern parts of the state could see an inch and a half.

The weather service said thunderstorms are possible too, especially after 2 a.m. Friday.

Once the storm departs, temperatures will drop into the teens Friday night, and we may even see some snow showers during Saturday as temperatures remain below 40 degrees all weekend.

Eversource officials say they are ready to respond to any power outages caused by the coming storm. The energy company is positioning line and tree crews across the state as well as bringing in additional out-of-state crews to respond to any damage or outages caused by the weather.

“The high winds expected with this storm have the potential to bring down trees and limbs onto electric lines and equipment causing outages and we’re planning accordingly,” said Eversource President of Electric Operations in Connecticut Steve Sullivan. “We’ve gone through our storm checklists and we’re fully stocked with utility poles, wire, transformers and other necessary materials. Crews will be staged around the state with a heavy emphasis in the areas expecting the highest winds – so they’re ready to restore power as soon as it’s safe to do so.”

Customers are encouraged to prepare for the storm by assembling or restocking a storm kit which should include essentials like flashlights, batteries, water, non-perishable foods, pet food and any needed medications. In addition, make sure cell phones and electronic devices are fully charged, create an emergency plan with family members and check on elderly neighbors and friends.

Eversource reminds customers to always stay clear of downed wires and to report them immediately to 9-1-1. Be sure to report any outage online at Eversource.com, or by calling 800-286-2000.

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Here are the warnings and advisories based on where you are as reported by the National Weather Service:

Northern New London-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-

A high wind warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday, until 10 a.m. Friday. South to Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

"Damaging winds will bring down numerous tree limbs, as well as scattered downed trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles."

Northern Middlesex-Southern New Haven

A high wind warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday, until 10 a.m. Friday. Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

"Damaging winds will bring down numerous tree limbs, as well as scattered downed trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles."

Tolland CT-Windham CT

A high wind warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday, until 9 a.m. Friday. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

"Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles."

Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield-

A wind advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday, until 10 a.m. Friday. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

"Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Scattered tree limbs, and a few trees and powerlines could be blown down. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles."

Hartford CT

A wind advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday, until 9 a.m. Friday. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

"Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."

Litchfield CT

A wind advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Thursday, until 9 a.m. Friday. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

"Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."