At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brookfield, or near Newtown, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD. Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include. Waterbury, Danbury, Shelton, Naugatuck, Southbury, Wolcott, Sherman, Newtown, Ridgefield, Monroe, Bethel, Seymour, Brookfield, New Fairfield, and Derby.

* WHAT. Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE. In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN. From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS. Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.

* WHAT. Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE. Southwest Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN. Through this evening. * IMPACTS. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE. Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm. * WHEN. Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.