Connecticut
Strong Storm To Produce Significant Impacts To CT
CONNECTICUT — Another storm is moving into Connecticut tonight, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding which will last into the early part of the weekend, according to forecasters.
WFSB reports that today started dry, but it won’t end that way, as rain is expected to start.
The news station is calling Friday a “First Alert Weather Day,” with heavy rain expected.
“There will be a renewed concern for flooding from rounds of rain (perhaps as much as 1-3″),” WFSB reports.
Brian Frugis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albany, said rain should start in Connecticut late tonight and will continue through Friday, then it will wind down by Saturday afternoon.
The National Weather Service predicts about 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain to fall across Connecticut, he said.
“We can’t rule out thunder on Friday, but we aren’t expecting severe storms, it will be mostly steady rain,” Frugis said.
Small creeks may overflow their banks, and the state could experience ponding in low-lying areas and roadways, according to forecasters.
Temperatures will be on the cooler side throughout Friday, with it warming up on Saturday, followed by low 70s on Mother’s Day.
“By Sunday, it is looking much nicer for Mother’s Day, with mostly sunny skies,” Frugis said.
WFSB reported, “Fortunately, the weekend features improvements with dry & brighter conditions… perfectly timed for Mother’s Day! Next week looks to start dry and warm.”
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Here are the forecast details for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5 a.m., then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between midnight and 5 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers likely before 11 a.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 3 p.m. High near 57. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 3 a.m., then rain likely. Low around 48. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of rain before 7 a.m., then a chance of showers, mainly between 7 a.m. and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Here are the forecast details for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:
This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light south wind.
Tonight: Showers, mainly after 8 p.m. Low around 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers. High near 60. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Amtrak says it will not close any railroad bridges along Connecticut’s shoreline during the 2026 World Cup, backing away from a potential proposal that had sparked concerns from boaters, harbor officials, and marine businesses.
In an email Tuesday to NBC Connecticut, Amtrak spokesperson Jason Abrams said: “At this time, in coordination with the Coast Guard, we will not be closing any bridges on the Connecticut Coast Line during the tournament.”
The statement is a shift from a plan previously circulating among members of the boating community. That proposal outlined possible hourslong closures of several movable railroad bridges on the Connecticut shoreline on dates tied to World Cup matches in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The affected bridges would have included the spans over the Connecticut River, Niantic River, Shaw’s Cove, Thames River and Mystic River.
The proposal had raised alarms among charter boat operators, harbor masters and marine industry leaders, who warned the closures could disrupt navigation during the height of the summer season, create safety risks on crowded waterways and hurt businesses that depend on fishing and recreational boating.
Amtrak also said is “exploring all options to move travelers safely and reliably during the World Cup with minimal interruption and inconvenience to local communities, visitors, and other stakeholders and travelers.”
Fans are expected to use rail service along the Northeast Corridor to travel to matches in the Northeast, including in the Boston area, where passengers would use connecting service to reach the stadium in Foxborough.
Earlier Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard told NBC Connecticut it was reviewing Amtrak’s request related to the bridge proposal.
“The Coast Guard has received Amtrak’s request for the bridge closures and are reviewing it to reach a final decision. When that decision is made, the Coast Guard will work with Amtrak. We are also aware of the mariners and boating communities concerns regarding this,” the Coast Guard had said.
It was not immediately clear whether Amtrak had formally withdrawn that request or whether the rail operator’s latest statement means the bridge closures are no longer under consideration.
NBC Connecticut reached out to the Coast Guard to request additional information.
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