CT Weather: Here's What Impacts To Expect From Tropical Storm Debby

CONNECTICUT — As Tropical Storm Debby continues to trek up the East Coast more and more, it looks like we'll avoid the harshest impacts from this storm.

That's not to say we won't experience some rain, potentially severe thunderstorms and strong wind gusts from the remnants of Debby.

But most of the rain and potential storms will be condensed to Friday night and the early morning hours on Saturday, and then we'll be experiencing a beautiful weather weekend.

Here are the latest updates from the National Weather Service:

• The system continues to trend faster with lower rainfall amounts for our area.
• Rainfall: Connecticut may see around an inch of rain on Friday afternoon through Friday night. Some areas may receive more rain.
• Some minor flooding concerns are possible in southern Connecticut
• Severe Thunderstorms: Potential for isolated severe storms with damaging winds gusts and brief tornadoes, along/ahead of cold front Friday afternoon and night.
• Winds: Southerly winds 20-30 mph, gusts 35 to 45 mph, possible along the coast Friday afternoon and night. Minor tree damage and isolated power outages possible.
• Coastal: High Surf and High Risk of rip currents along ocean beaches likely Friday into Saturday.

WFSB 3 TV Meteorologists Update on Debby

"The latest track from the National Hurricane Center continues to keep the track to our west…because of this, the axis of heaviest rain will be to our west. Furthermore, the forward speed accelerates as we close out the week... this translates to a quicker impact, therefore major improvement for the weekend!

"As Debby’s remnants pass through PA into NY, a cold front approaches from the west. In advance of it, the southerly flow strengthens sending a tropical air mass in our direction. By tomorrow evening, wind gusts could top 30 mph. Our *First Alert* is now focused from late tomorrow into the predawn hours of Saturday. In this window, downpours are likely… and there’s a low-end risk for an isolated severe storm, perhaps even a brief tornado.

"By daybreak Saturday, rain should be over with lingering cloudiness eroding. Under increasing sunshine and decreasing humidity, expect temps to top out between 80 and 85. Sunday also looks great, with highs near 80." (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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