Multiple Rounds Of Thunderstorms Forecast For CT, New Flooding Concerns Arise

CONNECTICUT — Rain and thunderstorms continue to be in the forecast for the state, according to meteorologists.

“Rounds of rain” will continue throughout Connecticut on Tuesday, according to WFSB 3 TV meteorologists.

The station said severe weather today is not likely, but a strong storm can’t be ruled out.

“The ground is already saturated so additional heavier rain could lead to poor drainage flooding, also for smaller streams/creeks to rise,” WFSB meteorologists said.

Jim Connolly, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in New York City, said Tuesday morning there has been up to three inches of rain so far, with the potential for about another inch through tonight.

“It is a slow moving system,” Connolly said.

According to Connolly, the state will mostly experience showers Tuesday, with a chance for a thunderstorm later today.

Forecasters anticipate a potential reprieve from the rain late Wednesday into Thursday.

On Thursday, the National Weather Service predicts more showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon.

“We have already declared a *First Alert Weather Day* for Friday as there could be a renewed concern for flooding from more rain,” WFSB reports. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

The weekend is looking to be drier and sunny for Mother’s Day festivities, according to forecasters.

“Sunday looks like the day we finally improve,” Connolly said.

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

Today: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Patchy fog. High near 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday: Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

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

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 5 p.m. High near 66. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10 p.m, then a slight chance of showers between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Patchy fog after 7 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 11 a.m. Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. North wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.