UPDATE: Warning Sirens Sounded for Flooding Along Milford's Immediate Shoreline

Update at 11:24 a.m.:

StratfordCTAlert advises that warning sirens have been sounded for flooding along immediate shoreline & low lying areas. High tide at 12:06 pm.

Original Article:

The National Weather Service notes that gusts between 30 and 40 mph are expected, with isolated gusts up to 45 mph possible. Winds then slowly diminish throughout the afternoon. The stronger winds combined with saturated grounds from the recent rain could lead to downed power lines and trees.

Milford City Hall is advising that residents move their vehicles to higher ground. They also noted that high tide is at 12 p.m. today.

Here is Milford's complete forecast for the rest of Wednesday through Thursday:

Wednesday: Periods of rain. High near 45. Windy, with a east wind 20 to 30 mph becoming west 7 to 12 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.