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WEATHER UPDATE: When Will the Windswept Soaking Rains Begin This Weekend?
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.

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Erin Quinlan graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2005 and immediately began her reporting career at the Middletown Press in Middletown, CT. After a short time in Middletown, Erin took a position at the Journal Inquirer, where she worked in news, sports, and advertising, and remained until coming on board at Patch. Never being content to do just one thing, Erin continued to waitress for a while after college and freelanced for The Sports Department and a couple of private companies. Erin comes from a family where sports have always been an important part of life. If they are not being played, they are being watched. In addition to sports, Erin also enjoys going to the gym and baking.
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds this weekend.
A woman was dragged off the Rails to Trails trail near Scoville Road on Thursday afternoon.
Residents in Avon have strongly opposed the plan to eliminate the social workers' positions from the schools.
The shelter is closing rather than follow a government directive to admit people who are actively using drugs or alcohol.
The checkpoint will begin at 8 p.m. Friday and will run until 2 a.m. on Saturday.
Cyclists ride in honor of a late police sergeant, a woman is attacked while running, a dispute between cousins ends in arrests, and more.
Cyclists ride in honor of a late police sergeant, a woman is attacked while running, a dispute between cousins ends in arrests, and more.
Cyclists ride in honor of a late police sergeant, a woman is attacked while running, a dispute between cousins ends in arrests, and more.
Cyclists ride in honor of a late police sergeant, a woman is attacked while running, a dispute between cousins ends in arrests, and more.
Cyclists ride in honor of a late police sergeant, a woman is attacked while running, a dispute between cousins ends in arrests, and more.
Cyclists ride in honor of a late police sergeant, a woman is attacked while running, a dispute between cousins ends in arrests, and more.
Cyclists ride in honor of a late police sergeant, a woman is attacked while running, a dispute between cousins ends in arrests, and more.