Special Weather Statement Issued For Southern Connecticut Tuesday: Here's What To Know

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement up until 9 a.m. for all of southern Connecticut.

"Areas of fog have developed across the region. There is some patchy dense fog where visibilities have been reduced to near a half to quarter of a mile. Motorists should be aware of rapidly changing visibilities and proceed with extra caution. Use low beam headlights, reduce speeds, and leave extra distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you," according to the National Weather Service.

Rain and storms likely Tuesday

"As a storm system arrives today, the likelihood for rain with embedded thunderstorms will increase. Fortunately, the round essentially begins (or ramps up) *after* the AM commute and then ends *before* the PM commute. During the afternoon, we’ll see clearing get underway from west to east. As a cold front pushes through the region around sunset, there’s a low-end chance for an isolated shower/storm. Otherwise, expect temps to reach the upper 60s and lower 70s. Keep in mind, in terms of severe weather, we’re at a level one, which isn’t horrible, but it’s still there. If the skies look threatening, please head in doors," said WFSB 3 TV meteorologists. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Current incidents/delays on the roads this morning via CT DOT as of 2:07 p.m. Tuesday:

NEW HAVEN - I-91 Northbound is congested between Exits 5 and 9 (1.6 miles) because of Crash (Multi Vehicle) between Exits 8 and 9. The 2 left lanes are closed. Reported Tuesday, June 10 at 1:25 pm.

NEW HAVEN - I-91 Northbound is congested between Exits 5 and 9 (1.6 miles) because of Crash (Multi Vehicle) between Exits 8 and 9. The 2 left lanes are closed. Reported Tuesday, June 10 at 1:25 pm.

STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 8 and 6 (1.9 miles). Reported Tuesday, June 10 at 12:32 pm.

STRATFORD - Route 113 (Lordship BLVD) is closed in both directions between Access Road and Oak Bluff Avenue because of Emergency Road Work (Construction). Reported Thursday, June 5 at 2:28 pm.

WOODBRIDGE - Road Work on RT 15 Southbound between Exits 59 and 58 in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, June 10 at 8:43 am.

DERBY - Emergency Road Work (Bridge Safety) on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 12B and 12A. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, June 10 at 9:38 am.

DERBY - Emergency Road Work (Bridge Safety) on RT 8 Northbound between Exits 12A and 12B. The right lane is closed. Reported Monday, June 9 at 6:45 pm.

SHELTON - RT 8 Northbound Exit 12A ONRAMP from Kneen St. CLOSED because of Emergency Road Work. Reported Monday, June 9 at 6:59 am.

DERBY - RT 8 Southbound Exit 12B ONRAMP CLOSED because of Emergency Road Work. Reported Monday, June 9 at 6:59 am.

NAUGATUCK - RT 8 Southbound Exit 25B OFFRAMP CLOSED because of Road Work. Reported Tuesday, June 10 at 9:40 am.

Here are the extended forecast details via the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Areas of fog before noon. High near 70. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.