WEATHER UPDATE: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Newtown

The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for the entire state of Connecticut mainly because of the possibility of flooding on Tuesday as the rains begin to end later this evening.

A “Flash Flood Watch” is also in effect for the entire state. Besides the rain and possible flooding the temps will feel about 20 degrees cooler than normal as high temps will be stuck in the mid 50s.

For Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties periods of some rain is forecast after 12 p.m. with flooding a concern until this evening.

In Hartford and Tolland counties heavy rains are still forecast Tuesday bringing the 3-day total to be between 1.5 to 2.5 inches, the weather service writes. Additionally, a flash flood watch is also in effect for both counties.

According to the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network, which monitors precipitation daily, the big winner thus far has been Southington as parts of the town received 5.33 inches and 3.02 inches of rain just on Monday.

Other totals for Monday include: Brookfield, 1.72 inches, Enfield 0.68 inches, West Hartford, 1.27, New Canaan, 2.57 inches, Milford 0.73 and Madison with just 0.45 inches.

When will the rain stop and the sun return in Newtown?

Here’s the latest hyperlocal forecast from the National Weather Service:

• Today: A chance of rain or drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
• Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
• Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
• Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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