BREAKING: Joaquin Becomes a Hurricane; Connecticut Impact Expected

Tropical Storm Joaquin has been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane as of Wednesday morning, and meteorologists are not sure if the tropical system will make its way toward Connecticut.

But even if it doesn’t take a direct route to Connecticut, its impact will likely be felt all weekend.

“It could be a significant situation,” said Brian Fortier, senior meteorologist at The Weather Channel, via NBC Connecticut on Wednesday morning. “Everyone along the Northeast coast, right up to New England, should keep a close eye on the forecasts.”

Rain is in the daily forecast through Tuesday, Oct. 6. Some days it will be light and other days, the rain will be a soaking one, especially on Friday and Friday night.Flooding is a concern. There is a “Flood Watch” in effect for all of Hartford and Tolland counties until Thursday morning.

This Week

For southern Connecticut, including Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties, we can expect a half-inch of rain Tuesday, followed by another half-inch during the day on Thursday.

Meteorologist Gil Simmons said Wednesday, Oct. 1, will be chilly and dry.

Rains intensify Thursday night and up to two inches of rain may fall on Friday. Projected rainfall accumulations for the weekend are not available yet.

In northern Connecticut, the bulk of the heaviest rain is today and into Thursday, and there is a 50-percent chance of rain all weekend, depending on how close Joaquin treks toward the area.

We’ll continue to update this weather situation.

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