... Wind Advisory in effect from 11 PM this evening to noon EST
Thursday...
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to noon EST
Thursday.
Strong west southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45
mph will develop late this evening... and continue overnight into
Thursday morning.
These type of winds will be capable of knocking down ice covered
trees limbs or power lines... mainly across coastal Connecticut
which received up to 1/4 of an inch of ice accumulation since last
night.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph...
or gusts of 46 to 57 mph... are expected or occurring. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.
Groton, CT
Current Conditions
36 °F
Scattered Clouds
Updated — 10:23 PM EST on January 07, 2009
Local Radar
Forecast for Southern New London (06340)
Thursday
 Mostly Cloudy
H 38° / L 22°
|
Friday
Partly Cloudy
H 31° / L 18°
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Saturday
 Snow
H 36° / L 25°
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Sunday
Partly Cloudy
H 32° / L 20°
|
Monday
 Chance of Snow
H 34° / L 25°
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Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Windy with highs in the upper 30s. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 mph in the morning...decreasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Thursday NightMostly cloudy and brisk. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Mostly sunny and brisk. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Friday NightMostly clear in the evening...then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 15. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning...then snow likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Saturday NightCloudy. A chance of snow in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
Sunday NightPartly cloudy. Lows around 20.
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s.
Monday NightMostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Lows in the lower 20s.
Statement as of 4:01 PM EST on January 7, 2009
Wind Advisory
