Weather Alerts for Southington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Blizzard Warning  BLIZZARD WARNING   Blizzard Warning
SOUTHINGTON

Areas Affected:
Northern Fairfield - Northern New Haven - Northern Middlesex - Northern New London - Rockland - Northern Westchester
Effective: Sat, 2/21 1:02pm Updated: Sat, 2/21 7:30pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 2/22 3:00am Severity:  Extreme  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 11 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong
winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and
could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.

Information:
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.

Blizzard Warning  BLIZZARD WARNING   Blizzard Warning
SOUTHINGTON

Areas Affected:
Southern Fairfield - Southern New Haven - Southern Middlesex - Southern New London - Southern Westchester - New York (Manhattan) - Bronx - Richmond (Staten Is.) - Kings (Brooklyn) - Northwest Suffolk - Northeast Suffolk - Southwest Suffolk - Southeast Suffolk - Northern Queens - Northern Nassau - Southern Queens - Southern Nassau
Effective: Sat, 2/21 1:02pm Updated: Sat, 2/21 7:30pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 2/22 3:00am Severity:  Extreme  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 15 and 20 inches, highest amounts across Long Island.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph with isolated gusts up to 60 mph.
Gusts on the east end of Long Island could reach 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong
winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and
could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Sunday evening
through Monday afternoon.

Information:
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.

Coastal Flood Warning  COASTAL FLOOD WARNING   Coastal Flood Warning
SOUTHINGTON

Areas Affected:
Southern Fairfield - Southern New Haven - Southern Westchester
Effective: Sat, 2/21 2:44pm Updated: Sat, 2/21 7:30pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 2/22 5:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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 Sunday night 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 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.

Information:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.