First Selectman Fred Camillo and the Town’s Emergency Management Team continues to closely monitor the approach of Tropical Depression Debby, which is expected to impact our area starting Friday afternoon and continuing through Friday night.
The National Weather Service is reporting that the system continues to trend faster with lower rainfall amounts for our area than predicted earlier this week. Currently the Greenwich region is forecast to receive around 1 to 1.5 inches of rain from Friday afternoon through Friday night, with the potential for locally higher amounts in a few areas.
The heavy rain, combined with already saturated grounds, increases the risk of isolated urban flooding, poor drainage issues and rapid responses from rivers and streams. So please be cautious and prepare for possible flooding.
There is a potential for severe thunderstorms along and ahead of the cold front from Friday afternoon through Friday night. These storms may bring intense rainfall, strong winds and possible lightning. Winds are expected to reach 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph possible along the coast from Friday afternoon through Friday night.
Residents are encouraged to continue to monitor local weather updates and alerts. In addition, residents should avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain and strong winds while being aware that road flooding can occur quickly. Residents are encouraged to stay away and not to drive through flooded areas or swiftly moving water.
Though this storm has downgraded the total amount of rainfall for our area, please do not let down your guard. Remember, bad weather and emergencies can strike at any time. If you haven’t done so already, please consider registering for Greenwich Emergency Alerts, Build an emergency kit, have a family emergency plan in place and know your evacuation routes. To sign up for Greenwich Emergency Alerts, or to get additional preparedness tips, please visit www.GreenwichAlerts.org.
The Town of Greenwich Emergency Management Team will continue to monitor this weather system and provide additional updates as necessary.
