Special Weather Statement Issued For New Haven/Middlesex/New London County

NEW HAVEN/MIDDLESEX/NEW LONDON COUNTY, CT — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the region Tuesday night as locally dense fog could case travel issues.

"Areas of fog may become locally dense early this evening. Motorists should exercise caution and remain alert for rapidly changing visibilities while traveling this evening," the weather service posted Tuesday evening.

Additionally, a flood watch has also been issued for the area from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. "One to three inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, is expected."

Here are the forecast details via the National Weather Service:

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain or drizzle before 9pm. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Areas of fog before 9am. High near 54. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 45. East wind around 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.