Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Newtown

NEWTOWN, CT — Another round of nasty weather is set to strike our area, and the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook. All of southern Connecticut is under a Hazardous Weather Outlook, which calls for threats of flash flooding and a possible, albeit low, chance of damaging winds.

Here is a look at Newtown's hyperlocal forecast for the next few days, according to the NWS:

Today
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 72. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 61. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.