Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. — Wilton’s Director of Emergency Management Jim Blanchfield is warning Wilton residents about the developing hybrid Nor’easter expected to impact Connecticut this weekend.
“Based on the latest update from the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) and Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), the potential for strong, prolonged winds and heavy rainfall has increased,” Blanchfield wrote in a alert sent to residents Friday afternoon, Sept. 25.
According to the alert, DEMHS is currently forecasting northeast wind gusts of 40–60 mph from approximately 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 through early Sunday morning, Sept. 27, with a reasonable worst-case scenario of gusts reaching 50–65 mph. The combination of prolonged winds, already saturated ground, additional rainfall and fully foliated trees could increase the potential for downed trees and limbs, blocked roadways and power outages, including across inland Connecticut.
Blanchfield’s alert said rainfall in Wilton in the most likely scenario is currently expected to total approximately 3-3.25 inches although a reasonable worst-case scenario could produce heavier rainfall and moderate river and stream flooding, along with localized urban flooding, particularly where catch basins are clogged with leaves.
Wilton Department of Public Works crews are presently working on ensuring catch basins are free from debris, as of Friday afternoon, Sept. 25.
Blanchfield encouraged residents to take final precautions:
- Secure outdoor furniture, decorations, trash containers and other loose objects.
- Clear leaves and debris from storm drains and catch basins near your property.
- Charge cell phones and other essential devices.
- Make sure you have flashlights, batteries, medications and several days of essential supplies available.
- If you have a generator, make sure it is properly fueled and ready for use outside and away from windows and doors.
- Be prepared for the possibility of extended power outages.
- Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of strongest winds, and never drive through a flooded roadway.
The Town will continue to monitor the storm and coordinate with regional and state emergency management officials throughout the weekend. Residents should continue to monitor official weather information and local media as the storm develops.
