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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:24 PM May. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to 1 1/2 foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield, Southern New
Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. In
New York, Southern Westchester, Bronx and Northern Queens
Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT Thursday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect up to 1
1/2 feet of inundation above ground level in low lying,
vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including
parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The magnitude of coastal flooding will
depend on how quickly winds turn to the the north. If winds
turn northerly quicker than currently forecast, coastal
flooding magnitude would be lower than predicted and any wave
action minimized.

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.

STAMFORD HARBOR AT STAMFORD CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 9.3 FT, MODERATE 10.9 FT, MAJOR 12.3 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/08 PM  10.1/10.6   2.2/ 2.7   2.0/ 2.5    0-1     MINOR
23/08 AM   7.5/ 8.0  -0.3/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.7     0       NONE
23/09 PM   9.1/ 9.6   1.3/ 1.8   0.6/ 1.1     0      MINOR
24/09 AM   7.7/ 8.2  -0.2/ 0.3   0.1/ 0.6     0       NONE
24/10 PM   9.0/ 9.5   1.2/ 1.7   0.1/ 0.6     0       NONE

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/08 PM   9.3/ 9.8   2.0/ 2.5   1.9/ 2.3     1      MINOR
23/08 AM   7.0/ 7.5  -0.3/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.7     0       NONE
23/09 PM   8.4/ 8.9   1.1/ 1.6   0.5/ 1.0     0       NONE
24/09 AM   7.0/ 7.5  -0.3/ 0.2   0.0/ 0.5     0       NONE
24/10 PM   8.2/ 8.7   0.9/ 1.4   0.0/ 0.5     0       NONE

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/07 PM   8.9/ 9.4   2.2/ 2.7   2.2/ 2.7     1      MINOR
23/08 AM   6.5/ 7.0  -0.2/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.7     0       NONE
23/09 PM   7.8/ 8.3   1.1/ 1.6   0.5/ 1.0     0       NONE
24/09 AM   6.4/ 6.9  -0.3/ 0.2   0.0/ 0.5    0-1      NONE
24/10 PM   7.5/ 8.0   0.8/ 1.3  -0.2/ 0.3     0       NONE

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/05 PM   4.9/ 5.4   1.8/ 2.2   2.0/ 2.5     2      MINOR
23/06 AM   2.7/ 3.2  -0.3/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.7     1       NONE
23/07 PM   3.7/ 4.2   0.7/ 1.1   0.4/ 0.9     1       NONE
24/07 AM   2.6/ 3.1  -0.6/-0.1   0.0/ 0.5     1       NONE
24/07 PM   3.4/ 3.9   0.2/ 0.8  -0.2/ 0.3     1       NONE


LITTLE NECK BAY AT KINGS POINT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 10.0 FT, MODERATE 10.5 FT, MAJOR 13.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.2 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 5.2 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/08 PM  10.2/10.7   2.3/ 2.8   2.1/ 2.6     1      MINOR
23/08 AM   7.7/ 8.2  -0.2/ 0.3   0.2/ 0.8    0-1      NONE
23/09 PM   8.9/ 9.4   1.1/ 1.6   0.4/ 0.9     0       NONE
24/09 AM   7.7/ 8.2  -0.2/ 0.3   0.1/ 0.6     1       NONE
24/10 PM   8.8/ 9.3   1.0/ 1.5  -0.2/ 0.3     1       NONE

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 9:55 AM May. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, and Peconic and Gardiners Bays.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

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