Special Weather Statement Issued for Southern Connecticut

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for Southern Connecticut Sunday afternoon. The weather service cautions residents about black ice forming.

Here is the NWS special weather statement: Temperatures will plummet through tonight well below freezing. As these temperatures fall, plenty of residual moisture and leftover standing water on area roads will freeze, or remain frozen. This will lead to areas of black ice. Anyone out driving or walking should be prepared for slippery roads and walkways, and use extra caution."

On the positive side, the winter storm warnings and advisories have now been cancelled for Southern Connecticut. But there are 30,000 Connecticut residents without power as of 3 p.m.

Bethany, Cheshire, Durham, Middletown, Newtown, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour, Hamden, North Haven, and Woodbridge are all reporting outages in excess of 1,000.

And if you're curious when we may see more wintry weather, it appears to be next Sunday.

This Afternoon
A chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.

Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

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