* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph
expected. Some locations in western and central Massachusetts
could see a few gusts as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...All of southern New England.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may bring down branches, power lines, and
weakened trees. Power outages are possible. Driving may be
difficult due to sudden wind gusts.
Minor snow event expected today through tonight, with widespread
1 to 2 inches, expect for lower amounts near the Connecticut
River Valley. Locally higher amounts are possible in parts of
Essex and Middlesex Counties. Motorist should plan on slippery
road conditions, which could impact the Thursday evening commute.
* WHAT...A mixture of light snow and light freezing rain/freezing
drizzle. Total snow accumulations a dusting to 1" and ice
accumulations of a light glaze.
* WHERE...Hampden County, Hartford CT, and Tolland CT.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Untreated roads may be icy for the morning commute
including the Hartford and Springfield metro areas.
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Worcester County, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, Windham CT,
Eastern Hampshire MA, Eastern Hampden MA, and Northern Middlesex
MA.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut as well as western
Massachusetts.
* WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...A widespread 2-3" of rain with localized 4"+ amounts
possible through this evening. This may result in some small
stream and mainstem river flooding. Heavy rain may also result in
localized urban flooding and potentially impact part of the
evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flooding is possible from excessive rainfall as well as
northern New England snowmelt.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood