Flash Flooding Is A Major Worry + 2 Sick After West Nile Virus

Good Wednesday morning Connecticut,

We all know it's going to be a very rainy Wednesday and Thursday, but there is good news on the horizon as the weekend looks dry and sunny, and when was the last time we had a nice weather weekend in Connecticut?

A flash flood watch is in effect for Connecticut through Thursday afternoon. Be careful when driving.

For southern Connecticut, the National Weather Service said, the remnants of Ida will lead to heavy rain showers this morning through early Thursday. "The heaviest of the rain showers are expected late this afternoon through tonight. The rainfall should begin to taper off Thursday morning into the early afternoon from west to east. A widespread 3 to 6 inches of rain is forecast with locally higher amounts likely." Flash flooding is a major concern.

For northern Connecticut, the weather service said, 2.5 to 5 inches of rain is forecast and some areas could see up to seven inches. "This will bring the potential for rare high impact type of flooding to southern New England."

West Nile update

The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced that two residents have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection. These are the first two cases of WNV-associated illness identified in Connecticut this season. The patients became ill during the third week of August with meningitis and meningoencephalitis. (Read the full story here).

COVID-19 Update

It's just a one-day sample size, but the coronavirus infection rate increased to 4.65 percent with 1,003 new cases confirmed over 21,582 tests. This is the highest one-day infection rate since early April. The good news is that hospitalizations did decline by 17, which is the top health metric state officials look at. (Read the full story here.)

Doctor charged in murder for hire plot, reports say

A Connecticut doctor is accused of trying to hire a member of the Hells Angels to kill a potential witness at his upcoming trial, according to multiple reports. (Read the full story here).

Man killed after falling from top of car, police say

A 24-year-old man died after falling from the top of a car early Tuesday morning in Milford, according to police. (Read more here.)

Second Amendment lawsuit filed in federal court

The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (CCDL) said it filed a federal civil rights action in the United States District Court against the Police Chiefs of Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport
and Waterbury to "stop their blatant and ongoing violations of CCDL members’ right to keep and bear arms and other constitutional rights," according to a news release.

“In addition to violating these citizen’s constitutional right to access the permitting process, these cities are notorious for violating their resident’s constitutional rights by excessively delaying the application process. The CCDL is standing up for the residents of these cities, many of whom are minorities fighting for their right to keep and bear arms for personal protection. It is unfathomable that those charged with enforcing our laws would so blatantly violate them by delaying the process to exercise a constitutional right,” said Holly Sullivan, CCDL President in a news release.

Here are the current conditions on CT's major roadways. Check back for live updates.

KILLINGLY - Crash (Down Embankment) on I-395 Northbound between Exits 43 and 45. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, September 1 at 3:30 am.

SOUTHBURY - Delays. I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 14 and 9 (5.6 miles). Reported Wednesday, September 1 at 8:32 am.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 26 and 17 (9.6 miles). Reported Wednesday, September 1 at 7:09 am.

KILLINGWORTH - RT 80 CLOSED @ CHAMPLIN RD because of A TREE DOWN WITH WIRES (In Roadway). Reported Wednesday, September 1 at 6:00 am.

GRANBY - RT10 CLOSED between Mechanicsville and Rt 189 due to a structure fire. Reported Wednesday, September 1 at 9:33 am.

STRATFORD - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 50 and 42 (9.9 miles). Reported Wednesday, September 1 at 6:17 am.

BRIDGEPORT - Road Work on RT8 Northbound between Exits 2 and 4 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, September 1 at 8:50 am.