Strong Storm Leads To Hazardous Weather Outlook Being Issued For CT: Here's What To Know

Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected to batter Connecticut starting on Thursday, though meteorologists say it will be dry for trick or treaters on Halloween.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Thursday and Thursday night.

A storm system will bring “moderate to heavy rainfall and gusty winds,” and up to two inches of rainfall, with localized higher amounts possible, according to the National Weather Service.

It predicts minor urban and poor drainage flooding, along with minor coastal flooding around high tide on Thursday afternoon and evening.

Wind gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour are expected on Thursday, the National Weather Service predicts.

WFSB meteorologists suggest preparing for Thursday’s storm today, by securing loose items and removing leaves from storm drains.

WFSB is designating Thursday as a “First Alert Weather Day,” as a “windswept rain” will develop across Connecticut.

Timeline for storm’s arrival

The station predicts Thursday will start out with a little rain, then the precipitation and wind will both “ramp up” Thursday afternoon and evening.

“We expect the peak, or worst, to come at night,” WFSB reports. “While Hurricane Melissa won’t directly impact CT, some moisture from it will be drawn in our direction, enhancing the potential for heavier rain as it interacts with this area of low pressure.”

WFSB is predicting rain totals in the one to two inch range, with the potential for higher amounts. It is also warning of poor drainage flooding and possible minor coastal flooding during high tide. Winds could reach 30 to 40 miles per hour, WFSB reports.

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Halloween will be very windy

Friday will have some lingering and isolated precipitation in the morning, then it will be dry, with gusty winds, still in the 30 to 40 mile per hour range, according to WFSB.

“For trick-or-treaters we’re expecting dry weather,” WFSB reports. “Although it is going to be windy, after reaching the lower 60s, temps should fall into the lower 50s after sunset.”

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

Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

Thursday: Showers, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 62. East wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. East wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Halloween/ Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

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

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 50. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Halloween /Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 8 mph.