Scotland, CT Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Scotland.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Special Weather Statement issued November 20 at 5:02AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

The combination of prolonged dry weather and low relative humidities will contribute to elevated fire weather concerns Wednesday across Connecticut. Obey fire bans, keep vehicles off dry grass and use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources.

Special Weather Statement issued November 20 at 4:09AM EST by NWS Albany NY

The combination of prolonged dry weather and low relative humidities will contribute to elevated fire weather concerns today across Berkshire County in Massachusetts and Litchfield County in Connecticut. Obey fire bans, keep vehicles off dry grass and use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources.

Coastal Flood Statement issued November 20 at 3:45AM EST until November 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. * WHEN...Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS... Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 20 at 3:45AM EST until November 21 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 5 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.

Special Weather Statement issued November 19 at 7:23PM EST by NWS Upton NY

There is an elevated risk of wildfire spread on Wednesday. Dry conditions will continue with minimum relative humidity values mostly 40 to 50 percent, with light north winds becoming southeast during the afternoon. A substantial wetting rainfall is expected from late Wednesday night into Friday. Obey fire bans, keep vehicles off dry grass and leaves, and use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources.