Flood Watch
Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 39. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. High near 39. Breezy, with a north wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then rain likely between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 10am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Flood Watch
Flood Watch National Weather Service Albany NY 404 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 CTZ001-013-NYZ065-066-011800- /O.CON.KALY.FA.A.0004.180302T1200Z-180303T1200Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Western Dutchess- Eastern Dutchess- Including the cities of Torrington, Oakville, Gaylordsville, New Milford, Terryville, Thomaston, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Arlington, Pawling, Wingdale, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Stanfordville, Pine Plains, and Amenia 404 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northwestern Connecticut and east central New York, including the following areas, in northwestern Connecticut, Litchfield County. In east central New York, Dutchess County. * From Friday morning through Saturday morning * A large storm will develop off the east coast tonight through Friday. Rain will develop tonight and continue into Friday night, heavy at times. The rain could mix with snow, especially over higher terrain of the southern Taconics and Litchfield Hills, but rainfall totals of around 2 inches are possible. * Rain will produce significant rises on streams, creeks and rivers. If a persistent band of heavy rain develops over the area some flooding will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albany NY 416 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 CTZ001-013-NYZ065-066-021100- Northern Litchfield-Southern Litchfield-Western Dutchess- Eastern Dutchess- 416 AM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Connecticut and Dutchess County of east central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Strong northerly winds are expected Friday into Friday night. If confidence levels increase, a wind advisory may be needed. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions to the National Weather Service in Albany. $$
