Flood Watch Issued For Northern CT: Here's What You Need To Know

HARTFORD/TOLLAND/WINDHAM COUNTY, CT — A flood watch has been issued for northern Connecticut through late tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

"Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible," the weather service said. "Widespread rain totals of 2-3 inches and a current 1 and 3 hourly flash flood guidance below that threshold, combined with very wet antecedent soil in the watch area."

Here are the extended forecast details via the weather service:

This Afternoon: Rain. High near 67. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 8 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.