Temperatures will be hot and humid, with highs of around 85 to 90 for the interior, in the mid-80s for the immediate shoreline. "While there could be a couple of showers and thunderstorms around, the majority of the day is expected to be dry," he said. Rain was expected to continue into Friday evening before letting up on Saturday, said Gary Lessor, chief meteorologist at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Flood warnings were also issued for Hartford and Middlesex counties. You can check the latest forecast on our website , by following us on Twitter and Facebook, as well as on our mobile app which is available for iPhone from the App store and for Android from the Google Play store. We will see some brighter spells and heavy showers on Sunday. It will become drier for Friday, and stay mostly dry until Saturday night. Another system will then move into southern areas late on Thursday and into Friday bringing some heavy bursts of rain for some areas of England and Wales. Storm Agnes’s influence on UK weather is expected to diminish later on Thursday as it weakens and moves further north. People can also check our Flood Updates for all the latest information and the three-day Scottish Flood Forecast to see what conditions are expected further ahead.” Further ahead “We are also encouraging people to sign up to Floodline to receive free updates for where they live, or travel through, directly to their phone. “People living and working in affected areas are advised to take care if travelling and consider any steps they need to take now to be prepared and to stay safe. “Flood Alerts and Warnings are being issued as necessary and we continue to work with the Met Office to monitor the situation 24/7. We may also see minor flooding impacts from surface water and rivers. Impacts are expected to be localised and around high tide. Along the south west coast, we may see wave overtopping and flooding of causeways, promenades, properties and roads. “Flooding impacts are possible, particularly in south west and central areas. Rain impacts in Scotlandĭavid Morgan, Flood Duty Manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), said: “Storm Agnes, the first named storm of the year, will move across Scotland tomorrow, bringing strong winds and heavy rain in many parts of the country. Storm Agnes is the first named storm of the storm naming season, which runs from September to August the following year. “The conditions could also lead to disruption on other modes of transport, so if you’re planning to travel by train, ferry or air, you should check with your operator to see if your service is affected.” “Traffic Scotland will have regular updates on the trunk road network on it’s webpage - my. – and via its twitter/X account, including details of ‘wind based’ closures for the major bridges around the country. Stein Connelly from Transport Scotland said: “Storm Agnes is the first storm of the year and it’s expected to bring some disruption to the transport network, so we’d ask people who are looking to travel to plan their journeys ahead of time. It’s also a good idea for people to check their vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, before heading out to reduce the risk of breakdowns.” “We have a section of our website dedicated to travelling amid storms, high winds and gales, and considerations for different types of vehicle, as part of our guide to travelling in severe weather. Steve Basterfield, National Network Manager at National Highways, said: “With the stormy weather being forecast, it is important to plan ahead for your journey, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care. ⛅ Remaining drier across the southeast with some sunny spells and lighter winds /V5iYn9CNOc ⚠️ #StormAgnes will bring strong winds and heavy rain to much of the UK this afternoon
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