Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Southern Connecticut As Strong Storm Emerges

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southern Connecticut due to a quick-hitting Monday morning storm.

"A fast moving frontal system will bring a quick hitting band of moderate to heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, and gusty winds late tonight into the Monday AM commute," the weather service said in a statement on Sunday. "Isolated thunderstorms and/or a fine line of low topped convection are possible, bringing a low and localized potential for strong to severe wind gusts or even a brief tornado. South to southeast peak winds gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely, particularly along southern and eastern coastal areas, bringing potential for scattered downed tree limbs and power lines."

Additionally, a coastal flood statement has been issued for coastal sections of southern Connecticut.

"Up to 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level in the most vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline....Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline."

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Here are the extended forecast details for southern Connecticut:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tonight: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 57. Southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers. High near 67. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 53.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.