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NWS Extends Flash Flood Watch Through Tuesday [UPDATE]

Updated 3:00p.m., July 1:
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for New Canaan in effect until 10:00p.m. on Tuesday, July 2nd. 

Showers and thunderstorms are predicted, with high temperature near 78°. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain, according to the NWS. 
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Updated 12:45p.m., July 1:

The National Weather Service's tornado watch has passed. NWS predicts showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, with possible heavy rain and areas of fog. High temperatures of 78°.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible
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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Fairfield County in Southern Connecticut until 11:30am. 

At 11:04am, NWS Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near New Canaan, moving northeast at 25mph just north of the Merritt Parkway.

According to the NWS, the safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is available, seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from windows.  


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