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Minor Coastal Flooding Possible In Fairfield Early Wednesday

Astronomical high tides are expected after at midnight, according to authorities.

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A coastal flood advisory has been issued for the Fairfield County coastline late Tuesday night into Wednesday, due to astronomical high tides.
A coastal flood advisory has been issued for the Fairfield County coastline late Tuesday night into Wednesday, due to astronomical high tides. (David Allen/Patch file photo)

FAIRFIELD, CT — Astronomical high tides could cause minor coastal flooding in Fairfield at about midnight Wednesday, according to authorities.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for 11 p.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m. Wednesday.

"Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline," according to the weather service.

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Added Fairfield police, "Low areas on Fairfield Beach Road mainly at the far end are vulnerable and parked cars could be impacted."

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