Active AlertsOld Lyme, CT

Blizzard Warning

Issued at Sun 4:51 AM Feb. 22

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.

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Coastal Flood Advisory

Issued at Sat 2:44 PM Feb. 21

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Up to 1 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level likely in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
Where: Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties.
When: From 11 PM Sunday to 5 AM EST Monday.
Impacts: Widespread minor coastal flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect up to 1 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Additional Details: This water level forecast will be highly dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north storm force winds with respect to the time of high tide, and will be refined over the next 24 hours.

Recommended Action

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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