Branford Fire Explorers

WIND ADVISORIES ISSUED BY THE NWS FOR THE ENTIRE STATE FOR LATER TODAY…STRONG WIND GUSTS EXPECTED THIS EVENING AS A STRONG COLD FRONT CROSSES OUR AREA…

A vigorous storm system currently located over the Great Lakes will move quickly to our Northwest today and swing a strong cold front across our area this evening.

The high resolution models (NAMHRES and HRRR) are forecasting that south winds will increase starting around noontime. These south winds are forecast to slowly increase this afternoon and are expected to be gusting to 30 – 40 MPH by 6:00 PM. A few scattered power outages may occur by late this afternoon.

As the strong cold front crosses our area this evening, winds are expected to gust to 40 – 50 MPH along the coast and in the higher elevations between 9:00 – 11:00 PM. Wind gusts in the valleys are forecast to range from 30 – 40 MPH. In the unlikely event that any severe thunderstorms make it into the state, some gusts to 60 MPH cannot be ruled out.

These wind gusts are likely to cause a hazard for any high profile vehicles driving across bridges or other exposed roadways. The wind gusts may also bring down some tree limbs and cause a minor number of power outages. However, the impact on power lines should be reduced because most trees have lost their leaves for the winter.

The south winds are forecast to shift to the west as the cold front crosses the state this evening and begin to slacken down to 35 – 40 MPH everywhere by midnight. The overall impact of these strong winds is expected to be minor.

Big wind Christmas Eve, hopefully it blows 2020 into history.

⚠ A High Wind Watch is in effect for Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and portions of SE Connecticut Thursday evening into Friday morning.

💨 A strong frontal system is expected to move through the region Thursday Evening (Christmas Eve) with the potential for heavy rain and strong to damaging winds.

Stay Weather Aware this Holiday Week for this upcoming system!

!!Early warning Branford!!
This disturbance could bring 50+ mile an hour winds and coastal flooding through Saturday.
Please keep in tune with updates throughout the week.

https://www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness

Here are the Key Messages from NHC regarding the disturbance located near the South Carolina coastine www.hurricanes.gov

An Icon of the Fire Service has answered his last alarm. RIP Chief, our deepest condolences to the Johnson family, West Haven Professional Firefighters- IAFF Local 1198 and the City of West Haven

West Haven Professional Firefighters sadly convey the passing of Chief William “Wiggy” Johnson Jr. (Center District - retired).

Chief Johnson served over 40 years with the department, 26 as Chief of the Department until his retirement in 2007. His name was not only respected in our city but by many across the fire service.

Our sincere condolences to the Johnson family.

Arrangements will be posted as they become available.

BFD salutes you 🇺🇸 Petty Officer 1st McFarlane and all serving on the front lines of this invisible war. Thank you for your time service

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