Rain has been overspreading the state, the NBC Connecticut StormTracker meteorologists are tracking more heavy rain and strong winds that are on the way and several schools are dismissing early on Wednesday because of the weather.
You can see the full list of school dismissals here.
The waves of rain brought some torrential downpours.
Wind gusts over 50 miles per hour are possible in the afternoon.
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As we go through the day, there will be waves of torrential downpours. A thunderstorm or two is possible. Some storms could be severe.
The heaviest rain looks to be between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. with the strongest winds between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Tree damage and power outages are possible.
“The high winds expected with this storm have the potential to bring down trees and limbs onto electric lines and equipment causing outages and we’re planning accordingly,” Steve Sullivan, the president of Eversource Connecticut, said in a statement. “We’ll have crews in position around the state with a heavy emphasis in the areas expecting the highest winds – so they’re ready to restore power as soon as it’s safe to do so.”
The company said customers should prepare for the storm by making sure electronic devices are charged and by assembling or restocking a storm kit with flashlights, batteries, water, non-perishable foods, medication, pet food and other necessities.
“We’re expecting a lot of rain and very strong winds this afternoon but we are ready to go,” Chris LaRose, general manager of Norwich Public Utilities, said in a statement. “Based on the forecasts from the National Weather Service, it is likely that we’ll have power outages this afternoon and tonight; we’re asking our customers to be patient as we respond as quickly – but safely – as we can.”
Later this evening, the worst of the wind will move to the east of us and the rain will move out of the state by Thursday.
The storm will bring most of the state between two and three inches of rain with a few cities and towns seeing four inches.
A flood watch is in effect for northern Connecticut, however, urban street flooding is possible across the state.
Highs will be in the 60s.
Thursday looks clear with highs near 40.
