Tropical Storm Watch Issued As Storm Jose Approaches New Haven

NEW HAVEN, CT — New Haven is under a Tropical Storm Watch 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.

For areas inland in southern Connecticut, a Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for “strong gusty winds and heavy rain associated with tropical cyclone Jose.” Hartford and Tolland counties are without any advisory, but they are expected to see periods of heavy rain and some gusty winds too.

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 New Haven:

Tuesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 69. Breezy, with a north wind 21 to 25 mph.

Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Windy, with a north wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 8 to 14 mph.

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