Strong Storm to Bring Heavy Rain, 40 MPH Winds to Connecticut

CONNECTICUT — A strong storm system is expected to impact Connecticut on Sunday evening, bringing heavy rain and strong winds just as the weekend winds down.

Storm Details

According to WFSB 3 TV meteorologists:

• Timing: Heavy rain is expected Sunday night.
• Wind Gusts: Winds could reach or exceed 40 mph.
• Rainfall: Most communities will see 0.5 to 1.0 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible.

“As the front gets closer Sunday, the wind gets stronger, and temps go even higher,” WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. “Outside of an isolated shower, it’s not until after sunset that the likelihood for steadier (perhaps heavier) rain increases (as the front arrives). This is also when we anticipate wind gusts to reach or even exceed 40 mph.”

Monday’s Weather Outlook

• Morning: Rain will end early as the storm moves out.
• Afternoon: Clouds will give way to sunshine.
• Drought Relief: The expected rainfall could provide some relief to moderate drought conditions affecting parts of Connecticut. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

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

Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Saturday: Areas of drizzle and fog before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday: Rain likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Saturday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 49. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday: Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 56. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.