Greenwich to Feel Winds from TS Hermine Later Today

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UPDATED: Sunday, Sept. 4 at 11:55 a.m.:  Tropical Storm Hermine is coming up the East Coast and Greenwich and the surrounding area will start to feel its effect later this afternoon.

According to the NWS, today should be partly sunny, with highs close to 80 degrees. However it’s the winds that we will start to increase, as they are expected to be up to 20 miles per hour.

Tonight is when Greenwich and the surrounding areas will really feel the wind, as they will be north 20 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 40 miles per hour. In addition, there is a 20 percent chance to rain after 2 a.m.

On Labor Day, the NWS states that there is a 30 percent chance of rain after 7 a.m. But again it’s the heavy winds that will be a factor, as they will blow north 20 to 26 miles per hour, with gusts close to 40 miles per hour. The temperature will be near 75.

The town and surrounding areas are still in the Tropical Storm Warning.

As of press time, Hermine is located off the coast of Maryland and Delaware, with sustained winds 70 miles per hour and is moving Northeast at 10 miles per hour.

While up to an inch of rain is expected to fall in the area from the storm, Greenwich should prepare for the possibility of coastal flooding and monitor the high tides. In addition heavy winds anywhere from 25 to 35 miles per hour, with gusts to 55 miles per hour can happen from Hermine.

The potential for a storm surge two to four feet above ground in surge prone areas can start Sunday morning.

According to the NOAA, here are some potential impacts from the heavy winds expected to hit Greenwich:

• Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door and garage door failures. Mobile homes damages, especially with unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.

• Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over.

• Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways and access routes impassable.

• Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground line.

The NOAA also warns of moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. In addition, there could be major beach erosion with very dangerous surf and rip currents.

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