Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued As Strong Storm Emerges For Southern Connecticut

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for all of southern Connecticut in advance of a strong storm that is forecast for Monday.

"Low pressure will bring a period of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to the region Monday into Monday evening, with potential for urban and poor drainage flood impacts, as well as localized flash flooding," said the National Weather Service.

As for Father's Day, it starts off nice with sun, but there is a chance for an afternoon shower, according to WFSB 3 TV. Temperatures should be in the upper 70s.

Rain arrives Monday morning

Rain is forecast to begin during the late morning hours on Monday, and it should be heavy in the afternoon and evening.

"Monday evening will be our best chance to see some embedded thunder in the mix as well. For that reason, we’ve issued a *First Alert Weather Day* for Monday with the impact to your evening commute and any outdoor plans in mind," said WFSB 3 TV meterorologists.

The rain ends Tuesday morning and up to 1.5 inches of rain is forecast. More rain showers are possible on Thursday and Friday.

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Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. Light east wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.