Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued December 10 at 4:30PM EST until December 11 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 10, 2024 - 1:30pm
Expires:
December 11, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Up to 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline during the
Wednesday morning and afternoon high tides.
* WHERE...Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex
and Southern New London Counties.
* WHEN...During the times of high tide late tonight into
Wednesday morning and Wednesday afternoon into evening.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most
vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft along the
shoreline, during the times of evening high tide, may result in
beach flooding and erosion with scattered areas of splashover
bulkheads and dune structures onto shoreline roads and
properties.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY