Thousands Without Power As Storms Hammer CT Monday Night

CONNECTICUT — More than 3,000 Connecticut residents are currently without power Monday night as strong-to-severe thunderstorms hammered the southern part of the state. As of 7:45 p.m. the strong storms were reported in New London County.

Eversource is reporting 2,215 power outages including: 86 in Branford, 100 in Bristol, 139 in Guilford, 260 in Lisbon, 370 in New Milford, Ridgefield, 90, Stamford, 72, Westport, 318,

United Illuminating Co. is reporting 925 power outages and there are 460 in Fairfield, 142 in West Haven, and 104 in Milford.

The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for New London County saying "strong thunderstorms were located from near West Greenwich to near Mystic to near Plum Island. Movement was east at 35 mph. Winds up to 35 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
New London, Groton, Mystic, Waterford, East Lyme, Ledyard, Griswold, Old Lyme, Preston, Voluntown, Gales Ferry, Ledyard Center, Montville, North Stonington and Pawcatuck.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for all of Connecticut until 10 p.m. Around 4:30 p.m. severe thunderstorms entered into the western part of the state and have moved east and are really causing problems along the Interstate 95 corridor. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has since expired for Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex counties.

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Fairfield, New Haven and New London counties until 9 p.m. as torrential downpours are occurring.

Here are the current weather statements in effect Monday evening:

****Flash Flood Warning for...Southwestern New London County in southern Connecticut...Central Fairfield County in southern Connecticut...New Haven County in southern Connecticut...Middlesex County in southern Connecticut...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

"At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bridgeport, New Haven, Meriden, Milford, Middletown, Wallingford, Shelton, Guilford, Colchester, Clinton, East Hampton, Old Saybrook, Durham, Salem and Chester.

Numerous Delays On The Roads Monday Night: (as of 7:30 p.m.)

WATERFORD - I-395 Southbound CLOSED at Exit 2 because of Road Work. Road Work in effect today until Monday, July 29 at 6:00 am. Reported Friday, July 19 at 6:12 pm.

STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 90 and 91 (2.9 miles) in effect today until Tuesday, July 23 at 6:00 am. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, July 22 at 6:08 pm.

NEW HAVEN - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 44 and 43 (0.8 miles). Reported Monday, July 22 at 2:17 pm.

GREENWICH - Delays. I-95 Northbound is congested between Exits 3 and 24 (24.0 miles). Reported Monday, July 22 at 2:32 pm.

STAMFORD - Delays. RT15 Northbound is congested between Exits 33 and 48 (20.7 miles). Reported Monday, July 22 at 5:05 pm.

WASHINGTON - ROUTE 109 CLOSED between WINSTON RD and COOK ST because of TREE IN WIRES (In Roadway). Reported Monday, July 22 at 7:20 pm.

NEW HAVEN - Motor Vehicle Accident (2 Vehicle) on I-95 Northbound between Exits 46 and 47. The center lane is closed. Reported Monday, July 22 at 7:21 pm.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Fairfield County and southwestern parts of New Haven County until 8 p.m.

"At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Yonkers, Paterson, Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, Passaic, White Plains, Wayne, Milford, Hackensack, Shelton, New City, Port Chester and Newburgh.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Fairfield County, New Haven and Middlesex counties until 5:45 p.m.

"At 443 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Preston to near Monroe to Wilton, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Monroe around 450 PM EDT.
Shelton around 455 PM EDT.
Bridgeport and Milford around 500 PM EDT.
Waterbury and Orange around 505 PM EDT.
Cheshire and Bethany around 510 PM EDT.
New Haven and Wolcott around 515 PM EDT.
Branford around 520 PM EDT.
North Haven around 525 PM EDT.
Meriden and Middletown around 530 PM EDT.
Guilford around 535 PM EDT.
Cromwell and Killingworth around 540 PM EDT.
Clinton and East Hampton around 545 PM EDT.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Fairfield and New Haven counties until 4:45 p.m.

"At 355 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fahnestock State Park to near Yorktown Heights to Ossining, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
New Fairfield and Bedford around 420 PM EDT.
Ridgefield and Brookfield around 425 PM EDT.
Stamford and Danbury around 430 PM EDT.
Norwalk and New Canaan around 435 PM EDT.
Bridgeport and Shelton around 445 PM EDT.

CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire state until 10 p.m. Monday. Additionally, a Flash Flood Watch is in effect until Tuesday morning for Fairfield and New Haven counties.

The National Weather Service says, "Rain showers with embedded thunderstorms will develop and move across the area today through early Tuesday. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will be possible. Rainfall totals of around 1.5 to 2 inches are expected with locally higher amounts possible.

"Flash flooding will be possible, especially in areas of poor drainage, low-lying areas, and in urban areas. Fast reacting rivers and streams may flood as well ... Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation."

CONNECTICUT — The excessive heat wave is over but in its wake we can expect strong-to-severe thunderstorms and downpours Monday and Tuesday. But there is good news on the horizon as once the stormy weather concludes by Tuesday afternoon, there is nothing but sunshine in the forecast through next weekend and temps are much more palatable too.

Connecticut could see up to two inches of rain before it ends as showers Tuesday afternoon.

In a weather statement for Southern Connecticut, the National Weather Service says, "There is potential for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms to affect the region, mainly this afternoon and evening. The main threat with this activity will be damaging wind gusts. Heavy rainfall across the area may produce localized low lying and poor drainage flooding."

For Northern Connecticut, the NWS says, "Showers and scattered thunderstorms may produce strong gusty winds. Local downpours may produce urban and poor drainage flooding. Tuesday...Local downpours may produce urban and poor drainage flooding."

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons says, "Monday sun and clouds with high temperatures in the 80s today. I do want you to pay extra close attention to some severe weather late afternoon into this evening. Severe thunderstorms possible and a tornado warning is not impossible. Rain tonight and tomorrow morning will clear out later tomorrow afternoon. Beautiful weather from Wednesday right through the coming weekend! Again, pay attention to the rough weather coming through late today."

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Here is the 7-day weather forecast for Southern Connecticut:

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog. Low around 68. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 75. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.

Here is the 7-day weather forecast for Northern Connecticut:

Today
Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 67. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday
Showers, mainly before 11am. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 76. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light northwest wind.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light southwest wind.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.