New London Under Tropical Storm Watch

NEW LONDON, CT — New London is under a Tropical Storm Watch as 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.

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for areas inland in southern Connecticut, with a forecast of “strong gusty winds and heavy rain associated with tropical cyclone Jose.”

Hartford and Tolland counties do not have any advisories, however they are expected to see periods of heavy rain and some gusty winds too. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

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 London:

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tuesday

Showers. High near 72. Breezy, with a northeast wind 16 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Breezy.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

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