Greenwich in for Possible Flooding from Downpours, High Winds

With rain expected to continue through Friday evening and plenty of snow still left on the ground, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Greenwich and surrounding areas effective through Saturday morning.

Total rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.0 inches are forecast from the system, which may include brief but intense downpours and thunderstorms.

"The combination of high rainfall rates, a current snow pack, and frozen ground could result in significant flooding of urban areas, roadways, and underpasses, as well as small streams," the service warns.

A separate high wind warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, with sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts of up to 60 mph expected.

"The high winds will bring down trees and power lines. Loose, lightweight objects outdoors such as trash cans and deck furniture should be brought indoors or secured," the service advises.

The National Weather Service forecast for Greenwich:

Today: Showers before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3 p.m., then showers likely after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Widespread fog before noon. High near 45. Breezy, with a southeast wind 11 to 14 mph becoming south between 21 and 24 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 9 p.m., then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 21. Windy, with a northwest wind between 16 and 26 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. West wind between 6 and 11 mph.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Sunday: A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44. North wind between 3 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9 p.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow between 9 p.m. and midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Monday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 9 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.