Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For New Canaan As Tropical Storm Jose Approaches

NEW CANAAN, CT — Tropical Storm Jose is expected to dump heavy rains and fierce winds on New Canaan and Fairfield County on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, with a strong potential for some coastal flooding and power outages.

While the brunt of the storm is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, "heavy rain bands may move in as early as the Tuesday morning rush," and last for a good portion of the day.

"Hurricane Jose will continue to track northward through the western Atlantic waters through mid week, passing to the southeast of the area late Tuesday night into Wednesday as a tropical storm," wrote the NWS. "The system looks to be close enough for potential impacts, including tropical storm force winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rainfall. The best chance for tropical storm force winds and heavy rain will be across eastern Long Island and southeast Connecticut. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is also likely."

The forecast for New Canaan from the National Weather Service:

Tuesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Breezy, with a north wind 20 to 23 mph.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 24 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

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