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Storm Knocks Out Power In Fairfield County Storm Knocks Out Power In Fairfield County
Storm Knocks Out Power In Fairfield County The storm bringing drenching downpours and strong, gusty winds to the area has resulted in numerous power outages in Fairfield County on Friday morning. United Illuminating is reporting that 1,159 are without power in Fairfield at 9:40 a.m. In addition, 55 are without power in Shelton and 12 in Trumbull. Eversource reported the following outage totals at 9:30 a.m.: Newtown (161), Danbury (144), Stamford (67), Redding (66), New Fairfield (45), Wilton(39), Weston (14), Ridgefield (12), Westport (11), New Canaan and Norwalk (fewer than five). Related story: Eye Of The Storm: Downpours D…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages A powerful storm is slamming the area just as thousands hit the highways for pre-Christmas travel. Drenching rain, accompanied by gusty winds of up to 45 mph, will continue through the morning on Friday, Dec. 21 and into the afternoon. The wind gusts have already led to power outages. Lengthy airport delays are also being reported. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area until 1 a.m. Saturday, and a Wind Advisory for the coast. In addition, Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories were posted for this morning's high tide. Widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely with l…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Quick-Moving Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Snarl Evening Commute Quick-Moving Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Snarl Evening Commute
Quick-Moving Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Snarl Evening Commute The first post-Thanksgiving workweek will get off to a stormy start. The same storm that brought blizzard conditions to parts of the Midwest will sweep through the Northeast on Monday, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and challenging conditions for motorists during the evening commute. Rain will arrive after 1 p.m. Monday on a cloudy day in which the high temperature will be in the mid-40s. Winds of 13 to 18 miles per hour in the afternoon will gust as high as 30 mph in the afternoon as rain becomes heavy. Rain continues through around midnight, followed by scattered showers overnight. Ar…

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by Joe Lombardi