Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued + Tractor Trailer Leaves Highway

Milford CT

29 August, 2021

8:54 AM

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Good Sunday morning Connecticut, The National Weather Service has already issued a hazardous weather outlook for the impact remnants of Hurricane Ida may have on Connecticut from late Tuesday through Thursday morning. "A period of moderate to heavy rain is possible during this timeframe. However, there is still uncertainty as to exactly where and when the heaviest of the rain will fall. Given recent wet conditions, flooding is possible," the weather service said. Good Sunday morning everyone. Busy in the weather watch. Quiet today: clouds & comfy, start to feel more humid by evening; possible strong storms tomorrow evening; less humid Tue; heavy rain late Wed into Thur from the remnants of Ida- 4th tropical system to impact Ct this year! pic.twitter.com/iEtau1eeSe— Sam Sampieri (@SamSampieri) August 29, 2021 Today will be mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching into the mid 70s. Here are the top stories trending across Connecticut, Sunday 1. CROMWELL - Crash (Tractor Trailer) on I-91 Southbound between Exits 21 and 20. The left lane is closed. Reported Sunday, August 29 at 5:31 am. WFSB 3 TV reports that the tractor trailer actually left the highway and fell onto a local read. (Read more here at WFSB 3). 2. State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred at 5:36 p.m. Saturday in the area of Interstate 691 Westbound, West of the Exit 5 Entrance ramp in Meriden. The victim was identified as Jonathan Santiago, 37, of Bristol. 3. Police in Rocky Hill say they are investigating a carjacking robbery in the parking lot of Mozzicato Bakery that occurred just before 4 p.m. Saturday. Up to five suspects approached a woman sitting inside a car and one of them pulled her from the car, and then three suspects took off in her car, according to WTNH News 8 reports. (Read more at News 8). 4. A body was found in the water in New Haven, News 8 reports. (Read more at News 8). 5. 4. A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in Bridgeport on Saturday, according to police. The shooting, which led to a car accident, is under investigation. (Read more at NBC CT). 6. In Stamford firefighters battled a house fire in the area of Reynolds Avenue and Austin Avenue on Saturday. The fire involved the deck area and was spreading quickly up the rear of the home and into the attic space, fire officials said. Firefighters said they were hampered by several inoperable fire hydrants and low water pressure in the neighborhood. The fire was under control within 30 minutes. One firefighter was injured. 7. Three people were hospitalized after a crash in Naugatuck on Route 8. (Read more at WFSB 3 TV). 8. UConn football did not win its season opener on Saturday. Haener, Fresno St. Dismantle UConn 45-0 in Sweltering Heat https://t.co/8HG8IEzLBf— NBC Connecticut (@NBCConnecticut) August 29, 2021 9. Something to keep in mind if you're in the area. An opening of the Devon Bridge, near Stratford Station, is scheduled for 9:30 AM today. This may cause delays of 20-25 minutes. We will provide updates as needed.— Metro-North Railroad. Wear a Mask-Stop the Spread. (@MetroNorth) August 29, 2021 10. Something else to keep in mind if you're in the area. An opening of the Cos Cob Bridge, near Cos Cob Station, is scheduled for 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM. This may cause 20 to 25 minute delays.— Metro-North Railroad. Wear a Mask-Stop the Spread. (@MetroNorth) August 29, 2021 >>>Also worth a read this morning. Macy's Playing Part of Toys 'R' Us Comeback In Connecticut, U.S.Iconic National Retailer Closing Remaining 2 Stores In Connecticut