Timeline For Thunderstorms, 50 MPH Wind Gusts Released, Plus New Snow Update Too

CONNECTICUT — The biggest concerns with our next storm is flooding and power outages on Saturday.

Once again, heavy rain is forecast to fall largely after midnight and ending Saturday morning but up to 2 more inches of rain is possible during that short window of time. Wind advisories have been issued for many places in southern Connecticut as wind gusts of up to 55 mph are possible. The National Weather Service said thunderstorms are also possible, too.

Once the storm departs Saturday morning, the weather looks quiet but much colder until Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday afternoon, snow is possible, and it could continue into Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, but there is still a lot of uncertainty over this potential storm. The National Weather Service has upped the snow chance on Tuesday to 60 percent. So it's something we'll want to keep an eye on to see if that trend continues.

More details about the weekend storm via WFSB 3 TV

"Rain ramps up tonight, as does the wind. The peak or worst of the storm comes after 10pm into the predawn hours of tomorrow," WFSB 3 TV chief Meteorologist Mark Dixon with Scot Haney. "By daybreak, the storm begins moving away from the state. Our forecast of 1-2″ of rain with locally higher amounts is on track. The Weather Prediction Center outlook has much of CT in a “level 2″ risk for excessive rainfall tonight into tomorrow. With the preceding conditions (the snowmelt form Winter Storm Aspen and the 3-4+″ of rain from Tuesday night), the concern for flooding is heightened. Initially, smaller streams/creeks/rivers will rise. At the same time, poor drainage in low-lying, prone areas will be possible. This is all in tandem with a gusty wind -- as gusts could top 40 mph along the shoreline and over the higher terrain of NW CT. Outages will again be possible."

"...The rain tomorrow wraps up early, with at least partial clearing thereafter. We begin the day unseasonably warm with temperatures in the mid-50s, then behind a shift in wind direction, cooler and drier moves in… temps drop into the 40s in the afternoon and 30s in the evening. While the worst of the wind will be behind us, gusts tomorrow afternoon could top 25 mph. Sunday will be seasonable with highs in the mid-30s, but will feel chillier thanks to the wind. While it will be a brighter day, some flurries can’t be ruled out. MLK, Jr. Monday looks dry and bright. Under a partly to mostly sunny sky, temps top out between 30 and 35." (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Here are all the weather statements as issued by the National Weather Service for Connecticut:

Southern Connecticut:

A flood watch remains in effect from Friday evening through Saturday morning.

"Area rivers, creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Excessive runoff may also result in flooding of other low lying and flood prone locations. Coastal flooding may exacerbate impacts on tidal rivers."

"Another deepening low will track up through the Great Lakes tonight, sending a strong frontal system through the area. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected, with locally higher amounts possible."

Wind advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday for coastal sections of Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex counties, and interior sections of New London County.

"Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected."

Coastal sections of New London County:

A wind advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday.

"Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

Hartford/Tolland/Windham County:

A flood watch is in effect through Saturday evening.

"Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible."

"A widespread additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected tonight into Saturday. With the ground already saturated from heavy rainfall and snowmelt earlier this week, current river and stream flooding may be exacerbated. New flooding of additional areas is also possible.

Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature rising to around 52 by 3am. Windy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 23 to 33 mph. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 51 by 8am, then falling to around 45 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 23 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 11pm, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. Breezy, with an east wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. The rain could be heavy at times. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a southeast wind 18 to 21 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 13 to 17 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.