Weather
Airport Closes Down Departures Amid Flash Flooding
Torrential rain and thunderstorms are causing dangerous flooding across parts of Connecticut, with warnings in effect Sunday.
NEW HAVEN, CT — Tweed New Haven Airport has temporarily closed its departures terminal as flash flooding warnings have been issued for the area.
"Due to local flash flooding, the Departures terminal is temporarily closed.If you are scheduled to depart from HVN, please do not come to the airport until further notice," the airport reported on its Facebook page at about 11:30 a.m. "Arriving flights are subject to real-time conditions.Please check directly with your airline for the latest flight updates. We will provide additional updates as conditions change."
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for portions of Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven and New London counties, warning that life-threatening flooding is occurring or expected as heavy rain continues. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms have produced 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rainfall in some areas, with additional rain possible. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected in the warned areas, creating the potential for rapid flooding.
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The warnings include portions of central Fairfield County, Middlesex County, southern New Haven County and southwestern New London County.
As of 10:20 a.m., the National Weather Service said flash flooding is already occurring, with impacts expected along creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses and other low-lying locations.
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Communities at risk include New Haven, Milford, Middletown, Wallingford, Shelton, Guilford, Hamden, Stratford, Branford, North Haven, East Lyme and North Branford, among others.
The National Weather Service is urging residents to avoid flooded roads and never drive through standing or moving water. Drivers should expect hazardous conditions, including rapidly flooded roadways, especially in areas with poor drainage and near streams and waterways.
Residents should continue monitoring weather alerts and be prepared to seek higher ground if flooding worsens.
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