Tropical Storm Erin: CT To Feel Impacts On Wednesday

CONNECTICUT — The remnants of Tropical Storm Erin will impact Connecticut on Wednesday bringing heavy downpours to parts of the state along with the chance for thunderstorms, especially this afternoon and evening. Connecticut.

According to Connecticut's top meteorologists this is a tricky forecast because the heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are expected to be sporadic across the state so some areas may see inches of rain while some may get very little rain.

Erin will remain far offshore of Connecticut today but its moisture will bring the heavy rain at times and possible thunderstorms.

WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Gil Simmons says, "Umbrella alert today! Rain will be moving in and some of this will be heavy at times midday into the afternoon. Also, it will turn humid with high temperatures in the 70s. Do not be upset, sunny skies return tomorrow with windy conditions. Highs tomorrow in the 80s. Nice on Friday and Saturday before the rain returns Sunday and for Labor Day."

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The National Weather Service says, "Tropical cyclone Erin, off the North Carolina coast, drifts north today as a weakening cold front approaches from the west. Chances for showers will increase through the day, especially in Connecticut and Long Island, with the highest chances and possibly a rumble of thunder this afternoon and evening. Showers gradually end from west to east tonight. Daytime temperatures under cloudy skies will warm into the 70s, possibly reaching 80 in spots, then fall into the 60s behind the cold front tonight. Sunny and warmer weather is forecast for Thursday."

For Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties the NWS says, "There is a risk of locally heavy rainfall late Wednesday and Wednesday night which may lead to a localized flash flood threat of urban and poor drainage areas."

Here is a look at the weather forecast for Southern CT:

Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Labor Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Here is a look at the weather forecast for Northern CT:

Today
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog. Low around 65. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Labor Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.