* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Scattered tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven and Southern New London.

* WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...A widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected with localized 4 to 5 inches possible. The heavy rain may result in urban flooding and potentially impact the evening commute. Flooding on some of the quicker responding rivers, streams, and creeks is also possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flooding is possible from excessive rainfall this afternoon and evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood