If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

* WHAT...Up to 1 ft of inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Expect around 1 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas this afternoon. Several roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience flooding, with scattered road closures likely. Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront may become flooded.