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Flood warnings issued for parts of CT on Sunday morning, NWS says
CT Insider • • nation
Key Points:
- Numerous counties in Connecticut were under flash flood warnings or flood watches Sunday morning due to heavy rains, with some warnings expiring by late morning but flood watches continuing until 2 p.m. in southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
- Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding on roadways, particularly in Fairfield County, leading to multiple highway closures including parts of I-95, Route 15, and exit ramps in Stamford.
- Emergency services responded to numerous incidents, including stranded vehicles and flooded underpasses, with police and fire officials urging residents to avoid travel unless necessary and to never drive through flooded roads.
- Several events and locations, such as Norwalk's Oyster Festival and Sherwood Island State Park, were canceled or closed due to severe weather conditions.
- Weather conditions were expected to improve later in the day, with forecasts predicting clearer skies and better conditions by late afternoon and evening.
