Tornado Warning Now Cancelled For Hartford County: UPDATE

NORTHERN CONNECTICUT — A tornado warning that had been issued for central Hartford County until 3:45 p.m. has been cancelled. A tornado watch is back in effect for all of northern Connecticut until 9 p.m.

The weather service said at 2:59 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Cromwell, or over Middletown, moving northwest at 55 mph. That "dangerous storm" was moving into Hartford County after 3 p.m. but the weather service has now cancelled the tornado warning.

NORTHERN CONNECTICUT — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Hartford, Tolland, Windham and Litchfield counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to quickly track into northern New England Tuesday night. Most of the storm's impacts will occur during a roughly 6-hour period from the afternoon through early evening, the National Weather Service said.

"Strong southerly winds gusting to 40 to 60 mph may be capable of downing some trees and power lines," the weather service said. "There is also the possibility of a few tornadoes. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with the higher totals closer to the Berkshires, where urban or small stream flooding may occur. Rainfall totals will decrease farther east. Much of Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts should receive less than one inch of rain.

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"Minor coastal flooding will affect south coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts during high tide early tonight, resulting in inundation of 1 to 2 feet ground level, primarily affecting more vulnerable shore roads and low lying areas.

"Rough surf and an increased risk of dangerous rip currents will affect south coastal beaches today and Wednesday."