CONNECTICUT, USA — The long-awaited Fourth of July gave Connecticut residents a very wet welcome this year with flash floods, thunderstorms, and gray skies.
A flash flood warning was issued for parts of Connecticut on Tuesday in Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties from 3:13 to 6 p.m. As recent rainfall has already impacted rivers and streams, additional flooding is expected in certain spots.
There have been reports of flooding in major parts of the greater Hartford area.
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin said in a Twitter post that people should stay off the roads due to possible flooding.
"It’s going to be a difficult day for a lot of families and businesses. Storm is dumping huge amounts of water & it’s not moving," he wrote. "Please stay off the roads. If you see a storm drain clogging up, and you feel that it’s safe to do so, clearing it of debris could help the water flow."
However, the damp Independence Day has not put an end to people's celebrations as parks and beaches close after reaching full capacity.
Scotland, Granby, Southington, Rocky Hill and Hartford are hardest-hit communities. UI reported about 150 customers are out of power in their shoreline coverage area.
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