Hazardous Weather Outlook, Weather Watches Issued As Major Storm To Hit CT

CONNECTICUT — We just can't seem to string together several days of great weather. After a splendid weather day on Thursday, we're back to heavy rain and flooding concerns. There is a chance of thunderstorms but none are forecast to be severe.

Flood warnings are still in effect for the Connecticut River at Hartford and points downstream, according to WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "While minor flooding is occurring, levels have crested and are receding; however, more rain today will keep the flood threat going into the weekend," WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said.

Timing of the rain, flooding concerns

Rain should begin in earnest in the late morning hours. "From midday through the evening commute, we expect periods of rain -- at times heavy -- renewing the threat of flooding (especially since the ground is saturated from recent rounds of rain). Outdoor plans will certainly be impacted. With the cloudy and wet weather, also onshore flow, highs will only be in the 50s. A Flood Watch has been issued for the whole state through tonight, it’s by then the bulk of the rain will be ending and 1-3″ could add up in parts of CT! Provided this, poor drainage/low-lying flooding will be possible. Furthermore, smaller streams and creeks could rise; eventually, larger rivers swell," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

The rain is expected to stick around through the morning hours on Saturday before better weather arrives. Mother's Day looks great with sun and temperatures around 70 degrees.

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Here are the latest weather statements from the National Weather Service:

Southern Connecticut: A flood watch and a hazardous weather outlook has been issued. "Additional rainfall of 1-2 inches is expected through this evening. Locally higher amounts around possible where heavier rain bands set up. With the ground already saturated in many areas and river and stream levels running high, a flood threat exists across the area. Heavier rainfall rates may also lead to localized instances of flash flooding. in urban and poor drainage areas."

Hartford/Tolland County: A flood watch has been issued. "Moderate to heavy rains Friday morning through Saturday morning will bring 2-3 inches of rain to the watch area. Given the wet antecedent conditions and already high flows, minor to moderate river flooding is expected across much of the CT river. Minor street and nuisance flooding is possible, but flash flooding is unlikely."

Windham County: A flood watch has been issued. "With 3-5 inches of rain estimated to have fallen on Thursday across central Worcester county, another 2-3 inches of rain on Friday will likely cause small creeks and streams to flood. Minor street and nuisance flooding is possible, but flash flooding is unlikely."

Litchfield County: A flood watch has been issued. "A low pressure system will bring 1.5 to 3 inches of rainfall to the region today through Saturday morning. This rainfall will fall on already saturated soils from heavy rainfall from the past weekend into early this week. Some isolated flash flooding can not be ruled out. Minor flooding of main stem rivers, creeks and small streams may occur. Some rivers that could reach the minor flood stage include the Esopus, Hoosic, Still and Housatonic."

A look ahead to next week via the National Weather Service

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.