WEATHER UPDATE: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Stamford

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 inches, 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 Stamford?

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

• Today: A chance of rain, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
• Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 7 mph.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 8 mph.

Photo: Rain swollen river. Credit: Barbara Heins.