Another Round Of Heavy Rainfall Due Thursday, National Weather Service Says

The National Weather Service says a developing storm system over the Mississippi Valley is tracking slowly east over the next few days, bringing another round of heavy rain with it.

A flood watch is in effect for southern New Haven county, the NWS says.

There is the "potential for additional heavy rainfall from Thursday into early Friday," the National Weather Service says. "This will exacerbate the high water levels across area rivers and streams."

Rainfall amounts of two to four inches are possible Thursday into early Friday, the NWS says.  "Due to the recent heavy rainfall, many rivers and streams are at high levels. This, combined with saturated soil will result in high runoff rates with the potential for moderate to major flooding. This is a potentially dangerous situation."

A flood watch means "there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flooding. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop."

For the latest information, please go to the National Weather Service website.