Connecticut
Parts of Connecticut could see nearly 7 inches of rain Monday
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — First a heat wave, then a stormy Fourth of July weekend, with rain continuing from Monday into late Tuesday.
Parts of Connecticut could see nearly 7 inches of rain, and some areas could receive as little as over an inch on Monday, according to News 8’s Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons.
Additionally, a Flood Watch is in effect through Tuesday morning, with the potential for flash flooding in some areas on Monday.
This comes as thousands of Eversource customers in the state remain without power following the long weekend’s storms, which caused widespread damage and took down power lines in several municipalities.
Monday’s anticipated heavy rain also poses a challenge for Eversource’s power restoration efforts, as it could slow or delay returned service to customers.
During the weekend’s storm, about 120,000 people lost power. Since then, approximately 34,000 Eversource customers remain without power early Monday morning.
On Tuesday, certain areas of the state could receive nearly five inches of rain.
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