Overview
- As of about 7:40 a.m., Eversource reported 9,912 customers without power and United Illuminating reported 1,093 outages statewide.
- The Connecticut DOT listed multiple closures due to downed trees and wires, including Route 109 in Washington, Route 309 in Simsbury, Route 341 in Kent, and Route 63 in Morris.
- A coastal flood advisory covers Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties until 8 p.m., with flooding described as minor at high tide.
- Forecasters noted potential gusts up to 50 mph at the shoreline and near 40 mph inland, with a wind advisory in effect until noon and winds expected to ease into the evening.
- Rainfall ranged from about half an inch to more than two inches in parts of Fairfield County, with up to an additional inch possible and public works urging residents to avoid downed wires and active work zones.