Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Fairfield County in southern Connecticut... New Haven County in southern Connecticut... Northern Nassau County in southeastern New York... Westchester County in southeastern New York...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.

* At 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is already occurring. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Northern Nassau, Northern Westchester, Fairfield and New Haven. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, Meriden, Milford, Middletown, Wallingford, Shelton, Naugatuck, Port Chester, Glen Cove, Plainview, Peekskill, Guilford, Southbury, New Canaan and Syosset.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FAIRFIELD, CT ... NEW HAVEN, CT ... NASSAU, NY ... WESTCHESTER, NY

Instructions:

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.