Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:02AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 3:02am
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 11:15am
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 this evening.
* COASTAL IMPACTS...Locally moderate flooding is expected in the
most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Some roads and low lying property including parking lots,
parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
* SHOREFRONT/BEACH IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 2 to 4 feet,
along with elevated water levels, will result in dune erosion
with damage to a few waterfront structures across southeast
and east facing shorelines. Splashover over seawalls and
overwashes where dune structures are compromised may locally
exacerbate flooding of roadways and vulnerable structures
behind protective dunes.
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