NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking a storm that will bring pouring rain, potentially damaging winds and coastal flooding before temperatures crash right before the holiday weekend.
Rain developed this afternoon and will continue through the night. Some snow and sleet are possible in the Northwest hills before changing over to rain.
One to three inches of rain is expected to accumulate overnight and into Friday.
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By Friday morning, winds will increase. Gusts of up to 50 to 60 mph are possible. The wind could cause power issues and property damage.
Several school districts have started to announce closures for Friday. See the full list here.
High tides are also a concern on Friday morning between 8:30 and 11 a.m. The water rise will be up to 2.5 feet above what is normal. It will produce moderate to isolated areas of major coastal flooding damage.
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said the Friday morning high tide will be of particular concern to city officials. He said inundation from a high tide along with heavy rain could lead to significant flooding in New Haven. They expect areas that typically see flooding will be affected. That includes the area near the police station on Union Avenue, Middletown Avenue, and Quinnipiac Avenue.
Temperatures will crash on Friday afternoon. It will go from near 60 to the teens by Saturday morning. Any standing water left behind on the roads and sidewalks will freeze quickly.
Up to two inches of fluffy snow could develop east of Old Saybrook along the sound Friday night and Saturday.
The rest of the weekend looks blustery and bright. You can get the latest forecast anytime here.
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