MTA: Crews Will Arrive Tuesday Morning ahead of Rains to Safeguard Railways
Press ReleaseCrews to Clear Drains, Prepare Equipment, and Be Strategically Pre-Positioned to Respond Quickly to Any Instances of Flooding or Other Weather-Related Challenges
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that it is taking precautions for heavy rain, some thunderstorms, and the risk for flooding beginning Monday evening into Tuesday morning. With heavier rain expected to begin in the Lower Hudson Valley and Connecticut and develop gradually to the south and across New York City and Long Island, the MTA is taking all necessary precautions to protect its transportation network and deliver safe service.
The MTA reminds customers to stay alert for service updates by visiting MTA.info, signing up for custom-tailored service alerts via email or text at MyMTAAlerts.com, or monitoring social media.
Weather preparation activities follow for services that anticipate the possibility of weather-related challenges over the next 24 hours.
New York City Subway
New York City Transit will strategically pre-position weather-response teams, including track and signals specialists, at key locations to be able to respond to any weather-related events that may occur. Crews will prepare and fuel two trains capable of high-capacity pumping, two trains designed for debris clean-up, and additional emergency trucks and emergency response equipment including track pumps and chain saws.
To reduce the likelihood of flooding and respond to any instances of flooding that do occur, crews will inspect drains in flood-prone areas to ensure they are functional, and supervisors will monitor flood-prone locations for any reports of flooding to ensure quick response. Elevator and escalator specialists will be deployed to flood-prone locations to attend to any weather-related elevator and escalator troubles.
Metro-North Railroad
Crew members will be called in to safeguard tracks, communications systems, signals, and power early Tuesday morning to ensure smooth service for the morning rush. Drainage crews and track department personnel will maintain drainage structures on a continual basis. Should trees be blown across tracks, the railroad is prepared to respond quickly to clear debris and restore tracks.
NWS Continues to Warn of Heavy Rains
From the NWS NYC Office
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 5PM Tuesday across the entire Tri-State area.
Overview:
A nearly stationary front will remain in the vicinity of Southern Connecticut into Central New Jersey through Tuesday.
Rain showers with possible thunderstorms are expected through this evening. The rain showers remain overnight and into Tuesday. The rain showers could be heavy at times and could slowly move over the same areas, resulting in flash flooding.
Timing: Through Tuesday afternoon
Locations: The entire Tri-State area
Impacts: Mainly localized flash flooding of most vulnerable urbanized and poor drainage areas.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Periods of rain. Low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tomorrow
Periods of rain. High near 74. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tomorrow Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
High Tides
6:53 AM / 7:19 PM
Low Tides
12:50 AM / 1:04 PM
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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Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
High Tides
4:38 AM / 5:03 PM
Low Tides
10:46 AM / 11:41 PM
Westport Property Transfers: August 15 - 19th; Highest Sale at $10.8 Million on Bluewater Lane
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $106,810.00
Total Sales: $43,144,000.00
Highest Transfer Price: 6 Bluewater Lane: $10,800,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 50 Roseville Road: $532,500
Transfers:
6 Bluewater Lane: $10,800,000
1 Winding Lane: $4,675,000
8 Authors Way: $4,300,000
19 Old Orchard Road: $3,165,000
7 Warnock Drive: $2,752,500
3 Pebble Beach Lane: $2,650,000
4 Green Acre Lane: $2,600,000
11 Kirock Place: $2,250,000
10 Hockanum Road: $1,461,000
8 Overlook Road: $1,425,000
168 Compo Road South: $1,200,000
8 Cob Drive: $1,167,000
6 Janson Court: $1,165,000
411 Harvest Commons, Unit 411: $925,000
502 Bradley lane: $856,000
5 Wild Rose Road: $800,000
50 Roseville Road: $532,500
4 Hills Lane: $420,000 (Norwalk Taxes)
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 19 since Wednesday; State Positivity Rate 9.46%
The State Department of Public Health reported 19 more COVID-19 cases in Westport since Wednesday. The State positivity rate was up to 9.46% while 349 people are hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,762 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.46% [up from 9.44%]