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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:15 PM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
***Moderate to Heavy Snow Early This Evening*** Bands of moderate to heavy snow will move across the area through 8pm. Snowfall rates will increase to one half to one inch per hour in the heaviest snow. Conditions will deteriorate this evening. Travel is not recommended as roads will become snow covered and hazardous.
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:22 PM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Up to 1 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level likely in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread minor coastal flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect up to 1 1/2 ft 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...This water level forecast has been leaned towards a high end scenario, providing a margin of safety. It is highly dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north storm force winds with respect to the time of high tide. If shift to northerly winds occurs earlier than time of high tide, water levels will fall to the low end or even below the forecast range. 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/03 PM 6.8/ 7.3 0.1/ 0.6 1.1/ 1.6 0 NONE 23/03 AM 9.6/10.1 2.8/ 3.4 3.2/ 3.7 1 MODERATE 23/04 PM 8.0/ 8.5 1.3/ 1.8 2.5/ 3.0 1 NONE 24/04 AM 7.3/ 7.8 0.6/ 1.1 1.1/ 1.6 1 NONE 24/05 PM 5.6/ 6.1 -1.1/-0.7 0.2/ 0.8 1 NONE 25/05 AM 6.1/ 6.6 -0.7/-0.2 0.0/ 0.5 1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/02 AM 5.1/ 5.6 2.0/ 2.5 2.3/ 2.8 2-3 MINOR 23/01 PM 4.5/ 5.0 1.4/ 1.9 2.5/ 3.0 1-2 NONE 24/02 AM 3.9/ 4.4 0.8/ 1.3 1.2/ 1.7 2 NONE 24/02 PM 2.3/ 2.8 -0.8/-0.2 0.5/ 1.0 1 NONE 25/04 AM 2.6/ 3.1 -0.6/-0.1 0.0/ 0.5 1 NONE &&
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 6:22 PM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 18 and 23 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Isolated gusts up to 70 mph are possible late tonight into early Monday morning. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern New London County. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The damaging winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow and strongest winds are expected tonight into Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle. &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 6:05 PM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected on the LI Sound and Peconic and Gardiners Bays. Isolated gusts up to 60 kt are possible late tonight into early Monday morning. * 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...From 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
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