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Golfers Struck By Lightning; Flash Flood Warnings

Call Ledyard Police Department if you see areas flooding and remember, if you can hear thunder, you close enough to be struck by lightning.

 

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The NWS says, “A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warning area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.”

The site also warned to people not to “cross swiftly flowing waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by automobile.”

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It’s always a good idea to notify Ledyard Police Department about areas that are flooding so they can take proper actions.

This week’s forecast for Ledyard is:

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Some storms could be severe, with hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. High near 73. South wind between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 7 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West wind between 8 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.


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