Report by Paula Antolini, December 22, 2022, 5:25PM EDT
Heavy rain and powerful wind gusts expected for tonight and tomorrow in our area. Coastal flood warnings are now in effect for all areas for Friday morning’s high tide cycle, according to the National Weather Service.
Eversource said, “We are prepared for a wind, rain and snow event impacting the region Thursday night into Friday” and said “power outages are possible.” Eversource phone number to report power outage: “Please report any outages by 📞 800-286-2000.”
Tonight could bring rain with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature rising to around 52 by 4am. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
On Friday rain showers are predicted before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 26 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 22 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Hazardous Weather Outlook:
National Weather Service New York NY, 410 PM EST, 410 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Eastern Bergen-Putnam-Northern Westchester-
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY…
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria.
Wind Advisory
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE, National Weather Service New York NY, 326 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Hudson-Eastern Bergen-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Putnam-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
326 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Southeast to south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Winds shift to the southwest Friday afternoon.
* WHERE…Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.
* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest winds are most likely to occur late Friday morning into Friday evening with the arctic cold front passage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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