Groton Under Tropical Storm Watch

GROTON, CT — Groton is under a Tropical Storm Watch as Hurricane Jose approaches the state. The worst impact for Connecticut will be on the immediate coast, which is under a Tropical Storm Watch, according to the National Weather Service.

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for areas inland in southern Connecticut, with a forecast of “strong gusty winds and heavy rain associated with tropical cyclone Jose.”

Hartford and Tolland counties do not have any advisories, however they are expected to see periods of heavy rain and some gusty winds too. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

The weather is expected to deteriorate in Connecticut beginning Tuesday night and into early Wednesday, which is when the wind and rain will be at its worst. Southeast Connecticut will see the greatest impacts, as it’s closest to Jose.

Below is the forecast for Groton:

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.

Tuesday

Showers. High near 72. Breezy, with a northeast wind 16 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 13 to 18 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

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