Tropical Storm Hermine Could Impact Brookfield on Labor Day

BROOKFIELD, CT — The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for Connecticut this Labor Day weekend due to the likely impacts of Hermine, who became a hurricane Thursday and is now back to a Tropical Storm this morning.

The weather service says in its forecast that “tropical storm conditions” are possible on Labor Day in Connecticut and while that sounds ominous two of the state’s leading television meteorologists say Friday that new data shows that Hermine won’t have a severe impact on the state.

The remnants of Hermine are expected to potentially impact southern Connecticut by late Saturday and northern Connecticut on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in a Friday morning update.

For southern Connecticut, the National Weather Service states, “Tropical cyclone Hermine could impact the area with effects lasting through the Labor Day holiday weekend into Tuesday. Moderate to major coastal flooding impacts as well as heavy rain and strong winds are possible depending on the extract tract and strength of the system.”

In northern Connecticut, the weather service states, Hermine may impact the area from Sunday through Tuesday with rain and wind but in this region there is “considerable uncertainty with the track and intensity” of the storm. But still, gusty winds and much-needed rain are likely, especially on Labor Day, the weather service predicts.

While talk of possible tropical storm conditions on Labor Day sounds ominous two of Connecticut’s leading television meteorologists are not sounding the alarm bell Friday. In fact they say new data Friday shows that the brunt of the impact will stay to the state’s south.

NBC Connecticut Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said “Good news this morning. I'm becoming more convinced that while Sunday and Monday won't be bright and sunny we won't be looking at a major storm. It appears that Hermine will stall far enough south to result in some showers, gusty winds (up to 35 or 40 mph at the shore) and lots of clouds but major impact (damaging winds, power outages, major coastal flooding) will remain south. We will still have to watch Hermine next week as it will meander for several days south of Long Island.”

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons said, “Nice weather expected all day today! Enjoy the fabulous Friday weather! Quiet with clouds coming in for the day on Saturday but it will be dry. Winds start to increase Saturday night and it will be gusty for Sunday and Monday! I also expect some coastal flooding at high tide Sunday and Monday. Not a huge rain maker for us as it looks now.”

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Details on the Labor Day weekend forecast in Connecticut:

Everyone loves a sunny and rain-free holiday weekend but it won’t be a complete washout. Friday is gorgeous with sunny skies and temps around 80.

Saturday is also a great weather day with temps in the upper 70s with sunshine. Things do begin to deteriorate on Sunday but as of right now it’s not expected to be a complete washout. Showers are possible on Sunday but steadier and heavier rain is forecast for Sunday night. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with temps in the mid 70s.

On Monday itself, the National Weather Service states, “Tropical storm conditions possible” both on Monday and Monday night. It will be mostly cloudy on Monday with temps in the 70s.

No estimates have been made regarding potential rainfall estimates from the remnants of Hermine or projections on potential wind gusts.

We’ll continue to update this forecast.

Written by Brian McCready

Image via National Hurricane Center