NWS Warns of Possible Flash Floods Monday Afternoon
NWS NYC OfficeNational Weather Service: Overview:
A slow moving cold front will approach from the north into tonight and then remain nearby Monday into Monday night before shifting south on Tuesday.
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, mainly from the New York City metro on north and west. Locally heavy rainfall is possible.
More widespread showers with possible thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon into Tuesday. The showers could be heavy at times and could train over the same areas. The NWS Weather Prediction Center has placed the region in a slight risk for excessive rainfall for this time period.
Timing: Monday afternoon into early Tuesday morning
Locations: The entire Tri-State area
Impacts: Mainly localized flash flooding of most vulnerable urbanized areas.
Morning Weather Report
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 3am. Low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
High Tides
5:43 AM / 6:09 PM
Low Tides
11:52 AM
Easton Farmer Plants Sunflower Field surrounding Elementary School in Honor of Ukraine
Longtime Easton farmer Irv Silverman, who owns Silverman’s Farm, gave Samuel Staples Elementary Schoolers a bright start to their school year this week - and the entire region something to smile about.
Four acres of sunflowers surround the front of the public school building after Silverman planted hundreds of pounds of seeds this past Spring, he told the Easton Courier. The sunflowers support the Ukrainian people during their continued war against Russia as a gentle reminder of kindness and strength for those who pass the fields or wander through them. Silverman has invited the public into the field to pick the flowers to enjoy them and spread the kindness they embody as their bloom season comes to an end.
A bit different than Westport schools’ green lawns, nearby Easton farmers using to this section of field at the elementary school is not unusual as they use the several acre plots for their crops. Silverman took on the rent this season in addition to his own 50 acre nearby farm & petting zoo for the purpose of helping and supporting others. Silverman has always been in the farming industry after his father Ben started their farm on Sport Hill Road in the 1920s. Irv has continued the tradition ever-since.
The sunflower fields are located at 515 Morehouse Road and are free and open to the public until their blooming season ends and the regional drought trudges on. Silverman’s Farms are located at 451 Sport Hill Road and will be open for apple picking, pumpkin picking, apple cider and pie purchases, and petting zoo visitors throughout the Autumn season.
Westport Fire Department: Fire Danger “Extreme” Today; Conditions “not seen since the 1960s”
Today’s Fire Danger Level: Extreme
Westport Fire Department: When the fire danger is "extreme", fires of all types start quickly and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious and can spread very quickly with intense burning. Small fires become big fires much faster than at the "very high" level. Spot fires are probable, with long-distance spotting likely. These fires are very difficult to fight and may become very dangerous and often last for several days.According to the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Danger Report, all of Fairfield County is at “extreme” fire danger today. Fire Chief Michael Kronick said, “All fires are potentially serious, but fires under “extreme conditions” start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely.”
If you spot a forest fire, remain calm, and dial 911 to report the fire as quickly as possible to your local fire department. Calmly tell the emergency dispatcher when and where you saw it. Extreme fire danger means fires start and can spread quickly.
After another month of below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures, our region, not usually associated with drought, is experiencing near-historic drought conditions not seen since the 1960s.
“Residents should not be alarmed but take steps now to reduce their water usage,” said Fire Chief Michael Kronick, Emergency Management Director. “You can prepare by being proactive and conscientious of your water usage and be alert of the fire danger.”
Now is the time to take measures to reduce the impact of the drought conditions, including:
Reduce automatic outdoor irrigation
Postpone the planting of any new lawns or vegetation
Minimize overall water use by fixing leaky plumbing and fixtures
Follow any additional conservation requests issued by water suppliers or municipalities
For more information from the Connecticut Drought Information Center, please click here.
Tips on water saving measures can be found on the Department of Public Health’s website here.
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