The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning in effect from 1 a.m. Monday to 1 a.m. Tuesday for southern Connecticut and southern New York. There is also a coastal flood advisory from 6 a.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Monday.
Winds are expected to be 30 to 40 miles per hour with gusts from 60 to 70 miles per hour. The strongest winds are expected across Long Island. Winds could begin gusting as high as 45 miles per hour just before daybreak Monday. The strongest winds are expected Monday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are possible and travel could be difficult.
A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring with sustained winds at least 40 miles per hour or gusts of 58 miles per hour or more that can lead to property damage.
A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Editorial: Be prepared for power outages, storm conditions