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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:08 AM Sep. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 3 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern
New London Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 3 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...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...Localized moderate coastal flooding
possible Friday night into early Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

BRIDGEPORT HARBOR AT BRIDGEPORT CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 8.7 FT, MODERATE 10.2 FT, MAJOR 11.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
24/11 PM   8.3/ 8.8   1.0/ 1.5   1.1/ 1.6     1       NONE
25/11 AM   8.7/ 9.2   1.4/ 1.9   1.3/ 1.8     1      MINOR
25/11 PM   9.3/ 9.8   2.0/ 2.5   1.9/ 2.3     1      MINOR
26/12 PM   9.1/ 9.6   1.8/ 2.2   1.4/ 1.9     1      MINOR
27/12 AM   8.7/ 9.2   1.4/ 1.9   1.3/ 1.8     1      MINOR
27/12 PM   9.2/ 9.7   1.9/ 2.3   1.2/ 1.7     1      MINOR

NEW HAVEN HARBOR AT NEW HAVEN CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 8.7 FT, MODERATE 9.3 FT, MAJOR 10.6 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
24/10 PM   7.4/ 7.9   0.7/ 1.1   0.8/ 1.3    0-1      NONE
25/11 AM   8.0/ 8.5   1.3/ 1.8   1.2/ 1.7     1       NONE
25/11 PM   8.5/ 9.0   1.8/ 2.2   1.8/ 2.2     1      MINOR
26/11 AM   8.7/ 9.2   2.0/ 2.5   1.6/ 2.0     1      MINOR
27/12 AM   7.8/ 8.4   1.2/ 1.7   1.2/ 1.7     1       NONE
27/12 PM   8.7/ 9.2   2.0/ 2.5   1.4/ 1.9     1      MINOR

THAMES RIVER AT NEW LONDON CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.8 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 4.7 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
24/09 PM   3.7/ 4.2   0.7/ 1.1   0.8/ 1.3     0       NONE
25/09 AM   4.2/ 4.7   1.2/ 1.7   1.2/ 1.7     0       NONE
25/09 PM   4.9/ 5.4   1.8/ 2.2   1.9/ 2.3     0      MINOR
26/10 AM   5.2/ 5.7   2.1/ 2.6   2.0/ 2.5     0      MINOR
26/10 PM   4.2/ 4.7   1.1/ 1.6   1.3/ 1.8     0       NONE
27/10 AM   4.7/ 5.2   1.6/ 2.0   1.3/ 1.8     0       NONE

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 6:59 PM Sep. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:59 PM Sep. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:29 PM Sep. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 6 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

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