09/25/2026
🌧️ **NOR’EASTER THIS WEEKEND — ARE YOU PREPARED?** 🌬️
A long-duration “hybrid” Nor’easter is expected to impact Connecticut this weekend, with the potential for **heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and power outages.**
Current forecasts are calling for approximately **2–3.5 inches of rain from Friday night through Monday**, with wind gusts of **45–55 mph**. Depending on where the heaviest rain bands develop, the worst-case scenario could bring **50–65 mph winds and up to 7 inches of rain.**
🌊 **If you live in a low-lying or flood-prone area:**
• Move vehicles and valuables to higher ground if possible.
• Secure outdoor furniture, decorations, and other loose items.
• Avoid driving through flooded roads — **Turn Around, Don’t Drown.**
• If flooding or storm damage occurs, take photos/videos when it is safe to do so.
⚡ **Power outages:**
Report outages to Eversource at **1-800-286-2000** or through their outage reporting system.
🚨 **IMPORTANT:** If you see a downed power line, **assume it is live, stay away, and call 911.**
📱 For additional Connecticut emergency alerts and preparedness information, visit the state’s emergency management resources.
Stay safe, stay informed, and please take a few minutes now to prepare before the storm arrives. ❤️
If you need to file a claim and this is not an emergency please wait to speak with us on Monday morning. You can reach us at: 203-528-3779.
— **Marta Nerin State Farm Insurance Agency**