Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 5:14AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 2:14am
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield and Southern New
Haven Counties. In New York, Southern Westchester County.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks,
lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and vehicles
parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely
become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Westchester
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov