Coastal Flood Watch
Southern Fairfield County, CT
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 3 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet
of inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline. For the second Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and
shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas
near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New
York, Southern Westchester County.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
this afternoon. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from
midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood
Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS FRIDAY...Potential for widespread
flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and
shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks, lawns, and
homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront.
Numerous road closures are possible, and vehicles parked in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront will potentially become
flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront
along tidal rivers and bays.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS TODAY AND TONIGHT...Minor flooding in
the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and
shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including
parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with
basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rounds of coastal flooding
is expected through at least the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
