Moodus, CT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...

Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River...
Peconic and Gardiners Bays...

At 1255 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm,
capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was
located near Westhampton Beach, moving northeast at 40 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until this storm passes.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Connecticut River at Hartford.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Lowland flooding is expected along the
Connecticut River from Hartford through Wethersfield and
Glastonbury, primarily outside of levee protection. This will
affect several riverside roadways as well as several park and
recreational facilities. Further downstream flooding is expected
in low lying sections along the Connecticut River from
Wethersfield and Glastonbury downstream through Cromwell,
Middletown and Portland.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Sunday afternoon and continue rising to 16.6 feet Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Connecticut River at Middle Haddam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Flooding is likely in the vicinity of
Meadow Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A
portion of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the
Exchange Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should
prepare for a period of swift river flows during this period.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:55 AM EDT Friday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 6.4 feet late this evening.
It will then rise to 6.6 feet late tonight. It will fall to
6.1 feet late tomorrow evening then rise again.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven,
Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex,
Southern New Haven and Southern New London, northeast New Jersey,
including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Passaic,
Western Bergen and Western Passaic, and southeast New York,
including the following areas, Northern Westchester, Orange,
Putnam, Rockland and Southern Westchester.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall of 1-2 inches is expected through this
evening. Locally higher amounts around possible where heavier
rain bands set up. With the ground already saturated in many
areas and river and stream levels running high, a flood
threat exists across the area. Heavier rainfall rates may
also lead to localized instances of flash flooding. in urban
and poor drainage areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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