Old Lyme Emergency Management

08/03/2026

🌧️ Weather Alert for Monday, August 3 🌧️

The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localized flash flooding across southern Connecticut today. The greatest threat is expected this morning through early this afternoon, with some storms capable of producing 1–2 inches of rain per hour, isolated rainfall totals near 3 inches, and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. Southwest Connecticut is among the areas that could see the highest rainfall amounts.

⚠️ Be Prepared:
🌧️ Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
🌳 Secure loose outdoor items and be prepared for isolated power outages.
📱 Monitor trusted weather sources throughout the day, as conditions may change quickly.
🚨 If you encounter flooded roads, downed trees, or wires, report them to the appropriate authorities and avoid the area.

Old Lyme Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed. Please stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

07/28/2026

⚠️ Weather Update – Flood Watch in Effect for Old Lyme 🌧️⛈️

The National Weather Service has updated its forecast, and confidence is increasing that our area could experience scattered to numerous flash flooding events beginning this afternoon and continuing through Wednesday. There is the potential for life-threatening flash flooding.

What to Expect:
🌧️ 2–5 inches of rain are expected across the region, with isolated areas receiving more than 7 inches.
🌊 Flash flooding may develop quickly in low-lying areas, poor drainage locations, and along small streams and creeks.
💨 Isolated severe thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon and evening, with wind gusts up to 60–70 mph, which could result in downed trees and scattered power outages.

Be Prepared:
✅ Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain.
✅ Never drive through flooded roadways—Turn Around, Don’t Drown®.
✅ Charge your electronic devices and be prepared for isolated power outages.
✅ Keep an eye on local forecasts and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

⏰ The greatest threat for flash flooding is expected from late this afternoon through Wednesday morning. A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8:00 PM Wednesday.

Old Lyme Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

07/27/2026

⚠️ Weather Alert for Old Lyme – Heavy Rain & Strong Storms Expected Tuesday 🌧️⛈️

The National Weather Service is monitoring a significant weather system expected to impact our area beginning late Tuesday morning and continuing through early Wednesday.

What to expect:
🌧️ 2–5 inches of rain are expected, with isolated areas potentially receiving more than 6 inches.
🌊 Flash flooding is possible, especially in low-lying areas, locations with poor drainage, and along small streams and creeks.
💨 Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind gusts of 60–70 mph, capable of bringing down trees and power lines, resulting in scattered power outages.
🌪️ While the risk is low, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.

Now is the time to prepare:
✅ Clear storm drains and gutters near your home.
✅ Secure outdoor furniture and loose items.
✅ Charge phones and other electronic devices.
✅ Be prepared for possible power outages.
✅ Never drive through flooded roadways—Turn Around, Don’t Drown®.

Old Lyme Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Stay weather aware, monitor trusted forecasts, and have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.

07/25/2026

🏃🚶‍♀️🚗 Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Safety Reminder

The Old Lyme Midsummer Festival continues today. Please expect heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the village, especially during the LYSB Midsummer 5K Run & Walk (8:00 AM) and Kids K (9:00 AM).

⚠️ Motorists should expect temporary road closures and traffic delays during the race. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow directions from law enforcement, race officials, and event volunteers.

Help keep everyone safe:
• 🚗 Slow down and stay alert for pedestrians and runners.
• 🚸 Yield at crosswalks and obey all traffic control measures.
• 📵 Eliminate distractions and keep your full attention on the road.
• 🚶 If you’re walking, use sidewalks and designated crosswalks, and keep children close in busy areas.

Your patience and cooperation help ensure a safe and enjoyable festival for everyone.

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.

07/24/2026

🚶‍♀️🏃🚲🚗 Old Lyme Midsummer Festival Safety Reminder 🎨🎶

The Old Lyme Midsummer Festival is here! Throughout the day Friday and Saturday, Lyme Street and surrounding roads will experience significantly increased pedestrian traffic as residents and visitors enjoy the festival’s many events.

🏃 Midsummer 5K Run & Walk
Saturday begins with the LYSB Midsummer 5K Run & Walk at 8:00 AM, followed by the Kids K at 9:00 AM. Motorists should expect runners, walkers, volunteers, and spectators throughout the village, particularly along and near Lyme Street and the race route. Please slow down, remain alert, and follow directions from police officers, race officials, and event volunteers.

If you’re driving:
• 🚗 Slow down and watch for pedestrians crossing at intersections and between parked vehicles.
• 🛑 Obey all traffic control devices, officers, and event volunteers directing traffic.
• 🚫 Avoid distracted driving—put your phone away and keep your full attention on the road.
• 🚸 Be especially cautious near crosswalks, parking areas, festival venues, and along the race route.

If you’re walking:
• 🚶 Use sidewalks and designated crosswalks whenever possible.
• 👀 Make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.
• 👧 Keep children close and supervise them in busy areas.
• 🎧 Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid distractions while crossing roadways.

⏱️ Please allow extra travel time, expect delays, and consider alternate routes if you are not attending the festival. Your patience and attention will help ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.

In an emergency, always call 9-1-1.

Have a safe and enjoyable Old Lyme Midsummer Festival! ☀️🎉

07/22/2026

The risk for severe weather today is decreasing, however tomorrow a majority of the area is in a marginal (level 1/5) risk for severe thunderstorms with the primary threat being damaging winds.

07/21/2026

⛈️ Severe Weather Update – Tuesday Afternoon ⛈️

The National Weather Service and Connecticut DESPP Division of Emergency Management & Homeland Security continue to closely monitor a line of severe thunderstorms moving across Connecticut this afternoon.

While the strongest storms are currently impacting western and central portions of the state, Old Lyme and the rest of southeastern Connecticut remain under a Flash Flood Warning, and additional heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move through the area this evening. Some storms may produce:

🌧️ Torrential rainfall with rainfall rates of 2–5 inches per hour
🌬️ Damaging wind gusts
🌪️ A brief tornado cannot be ruled out
⚡ Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning
🚗 Rapid flooding of roadways and low-lying areas

Please take the following precautions:
• Avoid driving through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
• Secure outdoor furniture and loose items before storms arrive.
• If a Severe Thunderstorm Warning or Tornado Warning is issued, move indoors immediately and stay away from windows.
• Keep your mobile devices charged and ensure you have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.

The Old Lyme Office of Emergency Management is monitoring conditions and will continue to provide updates as needed.

Stay weather aware and be prepared to take action if warnings are issued for our area.

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

[Isolated Severe Weather Today & Wed] Showers & scattered thunderstorms will develop late today, especially tonight, and again on Wed. Storms will bring the potential for isolated severe weather...mainly localized damaging wind gusts. Torrential rainfall may also result in localized Flood Threat. Main time of concern is 4 PM Tue - 4 AM Wed and again 2 PM - 10 PM Wed.

07/18/2026

⚠️ Weather Update – Saturday, July 18

The National Weather Service is continuing to monitor the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across southern Connecticut today. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected late this morning through this evening, with the potential for heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and localized flash flooding.

🌧️ While the highest flood threat remains west of our area, any thunderstorm today could produce torrential rainfall, leading to flooding of roads, low-lying areas, and locations with poor drainage. Never drive through flooded roadways—Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

💨 Some storms may become severe, producing wind gusts of 60 mph or greater, which could bring down trees and power lines, resulting in scattered power outages.

🌫️ Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to affect our area through this afternoon, and air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive individuals.

If you have outdoor plans today, keep a close eye on the sky and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. Conditions can change quickly, and the exact timing and location of the strongest storms will not be known until just a few hours before they develop.