Strong Thunderstorms Moving Into Fairfield/New Haven/Middlesex County

UPDATE: The National Weather Service said "an initial line of heavy rain and storms" continues to move east late Wednesday morning, but more showers and storms are possible in the afternoon.

"Additional showers & storms with heavy rainfall remain possible through this afternoon as they potentially develop to the west over the next several hours," the weather service said.

Flash flood watch details for southern Connecticut, which is in effect until 6 p.m.

"Showers and thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall which could result in rainfall rates up to 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Areas receiving multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain have a chance for flash flooding in low lying, poor drainage and urban areas," the weather service said.

Additional details via the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 73. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

FAIRFIELD/NEW HAVEN/MIDDLESEX COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory until 10:15 a.m. The flood advisory has since expired but a flood watch remains in effect through 6 p.m. Wednesday.

"At 844 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.

"Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding."

Some locations that will experience flooding include: Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, Norwalk, Meriden, Milford, Middletown, Wallingford, Shelton, Naugatuck, Wolcott,
Fairfield, Hamden, Stratford, Trumbull, Cheshire, Westport, North Haven, Darien and Monroe.