Norwalk Residents Urged To Prepare For Impending Storm, Possible Flooding: City

Information via the city of Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — A major storm is expected to bring rainfall, strong to damaging winds and moderate coastal flooding starting Tuesday night.

In a Facebook post, city officials said a high wind warning has been issued for the area. Winds will increase around 6 p.m., however the strongest winds should occur between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday.

Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour or higher are possible, city officials said. Numerous tree limbs could likely be knocked down, as well as scattered trees and power lines.

City officials said residents should prepare for possible scattered power outages and are advised to report any outages to their electric provider.

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According to city officials, the heaviest rainfall will occur between 7 p.m. Tuesday night and 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, which may cause flooding in roadways and low-lying areas.

"We’re expecting 2-3 inches of rain, but higher amounts are possible," the city's Facebook post reads. "Moderate coastal flooding of 2 to [2.5] feet above ground level is also expected during [Wednesday] morning’s high tide at 10 a.m."

Residents closest to the water should be prepared to move their vehicles to higher ground, city officials said.

"Please take extra caution tonight and tomorrow morning and avoid driving through flooded roads, especially those closed by police or [Department of Public Works]," city officials said. "Remember it is impossible to know how deep the water is just by looking at it, which is why we want to remind you that if you see water, turn around, don't drown!"

Read the post in full here.