Massive Traffic Delays, Weather Statement Issued For Fairfield County

Good morning Fairfield County,

The traffic situation is not a good one presently, as there are massive delays on both Interstate 95 southbound and Route 15 southbound. Check back for updates throughout the morning on traffic conditions.

FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 4 (16.8 miles). Reported Tuesday, October 4 at 5:51 am.

STRATFORD - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 44 and 41 (5.2 miles). Reported Tuesday, October 4 at 6:45 am.

NORWALK - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 40A and 35 (4.5 miles). Reported Tuesday, October 4 at 7:05 am.

The weather forecast is also more typical for March than October, as it's cold with rain expected for most of the day.

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Forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today: Rain. High near 56. Northeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Rain likely before 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Coastal flood statement issued for coastal sections of Fairfield County via the weather service:

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Less than one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.