Town of New Milford | Friday, August 09, 2024 | 01:18 pm |
WEATHER STATEMENT
* Debby’s Remnants To Bring Impacts With Rain, Wind And A Few Tornadoes * |
A few showers and localized downpours are falling this afternoon ahead of the main event when Debby’s remnants approach this evening. During this period, there will be more widespread rainfall and heavier downpours. These tropical-like downpours bring a concern for poor drainage and roadway flooding, with some isolated stream / creek issues not entirely ruled out. Winds are also increasing as we speak, with with gusts up to 45 mph later, which can lead to some downed limbs and a few power outages in combination with saturated soil. The environment may also be conducive for an isolated tornado or two in the greater region. Activity associated with this system exits into the pre-dawn, with winds gradually diminishing into the night. Beyond that, pleasant conditions take grip of the region through the weekend and into the start of next week.
HAZARDS | ||
Hazard | Threat | Description |
Severe Weather | Low | An isolated tornado risk later this afternoon / evening, especially during main area of rain coming through. |
Flooding | Moderate | Debby’s remnants bring concern for instances of poor drainage / roadway flooding later today / tonight. A localized stream / creek issue not ruled out as well. |
Downed Trees | Moderate | Gusty winds up to 45 mph combined with saturated soils can lead to down tree and a few power outages later this afternoon / evening. |
Forecast | |
Friday | Cloudy and windy. A few showers / localized downpours possible at times. Rain turns steadier and heavier 6 – 8 PM.70% chance for 0.10 – 0.30″ of Rain (locally higher in a downpour)Debby’s remnants bring risks of flooding, gusty winds, and an isolated tornado, esp. later today / tonight.High 80 – 84 | SSE winds 10 – 20 mph, gusts 35 – 45 |
Fri Night | Overcast and windy. Periods of rain with embedded downpours / storms continue, tapering off largely 11 PM – 1 AM.0.75 – 1.50″ of Rain (Event total Friday – Friday night (locally higher))Low 70 – 74 | S winds 10 – 20 mph, evening gusts 30 – 40 |
Saturday | Early clouds quickly break to a mainly sunny sky.High 81 – 85 | WNW winds 5 – 15 mph, few gusts to 20 |
Sat Night | Mainly clear.Low 57 – 61 |
Sunday | Pleasant under a mixture of sun and clouds.High 77 – 81 |