Weather Alerts for Fairfield County:

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Statement  COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT   Coastal Flood Statement
FAIRFIELD COUNTY:

Areas Affected:
Southern Fairfield - Southern Westchester
Effective: Fri, 4/17 2:31pm Updated: Fri, 4/17 3:05pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 4/18 1:00am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New
York, Southern Westchester County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of 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
may experience minor flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for another round
of minor coastal flooding during Saturday night's high tide,
additional statements or an advisory may be issued at a future
time.

Information:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.