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WEATHER UPDATE: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Vernon
More rains, flooding possible for the area, and we'll let you know when the rain ends and how much has fallen in Connecticut.
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.
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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.
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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 Vernon?
Here’s the latest hyperlocal forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 5pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. High near 56. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light north wind.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday: A chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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