Weather Alert in Connecticut
Coastal Flood Warning issued February 22 at 3:22PM EST until February 23 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Westchester
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level likely 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...From midnight tonight to 5 AM EST Monday. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline likely. 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in low lying, vulnerable areas. This would result in numerous road closures and cause widespread flooding of low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront. 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. * 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.
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.
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Cirrus clouds are high-level clouds that occur above 20,000 feet
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They are thin and wispy in appearance.
What do they indicate?
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A contrail is an artificial cloud, created by the passing of an
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Contrails form because water vapor in the exhaust of aircraft engines is suspended
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