High Wind Advisory Issued Through Wed; Malloy Cautions Residents

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory through Wednesday at 2 p.m. for all of Middlesex County, including Middletown and other parts of the state — mainly New London, Fairfield and New Haven counties. 

Go. Dannel P. Malloy Tuesday cautioned residents about this major coastal storm that will impact Connecticut.

“The current forecast is calling for heavy rain, minor flooding, and high winds, so I want people to take common-sense precautions to secure their property and be aware of deteriorating conditions as the height of this storm approaches,” said Malloy. “If you have travel plans tomorrow, please use caution on the roadways and give yourself some extra time to get your destination.”

Total rainfall is expected to range from 2-3 inches across the state, with a few locally higher amounts. Wind gusts are forecast to be sustained at 25-35 miles per hour with gusts to 50 mph at times inland and 55 mph at the coast.

Rain will be heavy at times Tuesday evening with possible flooding of small streams and rivers, according to the National Weather Service, and if conditions worsen, a watch may be issued.

The NWS predicts strong winds possible late Tuesday night into Wednesday coming from the south at 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts of 50 to 60 miles per hour possible. 

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The strongest winds will be late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with a potential for downed trees and tree limbs as well as possible power outages.

In case you're not certain about the differences between a watch, warning and advisory (as we are), here's a quick primer:

• A Watch means there is a chance a condition will take place.
• A Warning means the the weather is already or likely to take place and to take protective action. 
• An Advisory means the weather forecast has a good chance of occurring but the dangers are significantly less than if a warning had been issued.