Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Monroe

MONROE, CT — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Monroe, according to the National Weather Service. The watch began at 2:55 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.

Here's a look at your local weather forecast.

• Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 10 mph.
• Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.