Rain, Cooler Temps in Lyme-Area's Forecast

Written By BRIAN MCCREADY (Patch Staff)

The National Weather Service issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for the entire state of Connecticut earlier, 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 New London, Middlesex, Fairfield and New Haven counties, periods of some rain are forecast after noon, with flooding a concern until this evening.

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 on Monday alone.

Other totals for Tuesday include:

• Brookfield: 2.23 inches
• Enfield: 1.75 inches
• Litchfield: 1.24
• Milford: 0.55
• Portland: 1.52
• West Hartford: 1.63

Here’s the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

Tuesday: Rain or drizzle likely, mainly before 5 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 52. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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