Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued December 11 at 3:50AM EST until December 11 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 11, 2024 - 12:50am
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 morning and evening high tides.
* WHERE...Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern
Middlesex and Southern New London Counties.
* WHEN...During the times of high tide this morning and then
again this 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