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Minor Localized Flooding Possible Wednesday Around 11 A.M. Due To Recent Full Moon, Long Period Easterly Swells

Extended forecast says big snowstorm might be on the way, or it might not be. Still too early to tell

The National Weather Service has issued a notice saying there is the possibility of some minor localized coastal flooding Wednesday around 11 a.m. in Madison as a result of a recent full moon and high astronomical tides.

"A strong, slow moving offshore storm continues to produce long period easterly swells," the National Weather Service said. "Tides up to a foot above normal around the times of high tide this morning may result in localized minor flooding. The times of high tide along the Long Island shores range from 9:36 a.m. at New London Connecticut to 11:35 a.m. at Stamford."

High tide in Madison Wednesday morning is around 11:11 a.m., according to TIDES.info.

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Snowstorm Sunday or Monday? Low pressure system makes it hard to tell

The National Weather Service says there is the potential for a big winter storm starting sometime Sunday and into Monday. A low pressure system is moving in from the Southeastern coast Sunday, to near Cape Cod on Monday.

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As that front gains strength, it could result in significant snowfall across the tri-state area, according to the National Weather Service. Strong gusty winds also are possible. "There is still quite a bit of uncertainty with the exact track and timing of this storm, as a result there is the potential for changes to this forecast in the days ahead," the National Weather Service said in a hazardous weather outlook statement for the Madison, Ct. area.

What's a long period swell? Read this explanation.


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