Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Trumbull As Storm Jose Approaches

TRUMBULL, CT — Trumbull is under a Hazardous Weather outlook 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.

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 Trumbull:

Tuesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Windy, with a north wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

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