Coastal Flood Warning Issued For Shoreline In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – A coastal flood advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday for low-lying coastal areas in Fairfield County along Long Island Sound, according to the National Weather Service.

The possibility of heavy rainfall and high tides on Wednesday could cause coastal flooding in some Fairfield County towns.
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Nicole Briggs

10/28/2015 9:30 a.m.

Tides will be three-quarters of a foot to one-and-a-quarter feet above astronomical high tides at that time. Impacts of high tides include minor flooding of the most vulnerable shore roads and/or adjacent properties due to height of storm tide or wave splash over. The majority of roads will remain passable with only isolated closures.

A warm front will move up from the south during Wednesday, which will bring rain to the area, with heavy rain at times during the afternoon and evening. High temperatures will be about 63 degrees. Winds may be gusty at times, especially for coastal areas for Wednesday night.

Temperatures will average well above normal during Wednesday night and Thursday, with a high of 72 Thursday afternoon.

Dry air returns as temperatures return to seasonable levels Thursday night with a low of 48 and Friday with a high of 58.

A total of 1 to 2 inches or more may fall during the storm.

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