Storms, Rain Arrive Today, New Updates On Debby's Impacts For Northern CT

HARTFORD/TOLLAND COUNTY, CT — We're entering a very rainy period for the remainder of the week.

First, rain moves in after 5 p.m. Tuesday and it could be heavy at night and Wednesday morning. More than an inch of rain is forecast and thunderstorms are possible too, according to the National Weather Service.

Then the remnants of Debby are forecast to impact our weather from Thursday through Saturday before better weather arrives on Sunday.

"Showers this morning end as a cold front moves through the state, stalling offshore to our south. With partial clearing during the afternoon, temps top out in the mid to upper 70s," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. "You’ll also notice decreasing humidity. Tonight, a wave of low pressure rides along the boundary to our south, producing rain across CT. We’ve issued a *First Alert* as locally heavy rain could lead to flooding concerns. In fact, a Flood Watch has been issued for our southern 4 counties. After rain ends tomorrow morning, the afternoon should feature drier weather. Thursday, for now, looks primarily dry and comfortable under a partly cloudy sky. Shower chances increase toward/after sunset. Then Friday, showers with a tropical connection to Debby’s remnants become likely."

"The moisture associated with the remnants of Debby are drawn north, along the same stalled front as we head into the weekend. We’ve issued another *First Alert* for tropical downpours that enhance flooding concerns Saturday. By Sunday, we should start to dry out with at least partial clearing," added WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

Here are the forecast updates for Hartford County via the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 10am, then a chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 74. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Here are the forecast updates for Tolland County via the National Weather Service:

Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9pm. Low around 60. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 73. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.