Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Newtown

NEWTOWN, CT — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Newtown, 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 50 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 midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.