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Coastal Storm Unleashes Winds, Flooding This Week
23 Sep
Summary
- Winds will reach 40+ mph with tidal flooding Wednesday and Thursday.
- Showers and steady rain expected, with about 1 inch of rainfall.
- Calmer conditions are finally predicted to return by early next week.
Strong winds and tidal flooding are expected to dominate the weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Residents should prepare for wind gusts reaching 30 to 40 mph, accompanied by NE winds of 20-30 mph. Significant tidal flooding is predicted during the high tide cycles on both days, with potential inundation of 2 to 3 feet in flood-prone areas. It is advised to avoid these areas during high tide.
Showers will be prevalent, with a steady rain developing on Wednesday afternoon. Rainfall totals are estimated to be around 1 inch. While some minor tidal flooding is possible on Wednesday evening, the more substantial flooding is anticipated for Thursday. Conditions may begin to improve slightly by Friday with occasional showers and drizzle.
Looking ahead, breezy conditions will persist into the weekend, but sunshine is expected to return. The coastal storm system is forecast to move north of the area on Saturday before shifting west on Sunday, potentially bringing a few more showers. By Monday and Tuesday of next week, calmer weather is finally predicted to settle in.
