Watching the wind and tides on the shoreline

(WTNH) -- Tidal flooding and strong winds continue to be an area of concern for the state, especially the flood prone areas along the shoreline.

Water blocks a road, tides rise to 9 feet; it's become an unwelcomed routine in Milford.

"Not again, don't need another one, but nature's nature," said Victor Lamberti, who has lived in Milford for 65 years.

Lamberti says this is nothing compared to previous storms.

"Even last week, five days ago, we had two feet of water in the streets," Lamberti said, "so this is a good one."

The usual suspects flooded, the low lying areas on the coast.

"Most of us who live here know what comes when storms arrive, so we kinda know what to expect," said Arlen Crocker-McClellan, of Milford.

Residents on Beachland Ave. said they're used to the flooding, but some did not heed the warnings and left their trash out. The water and wind toppled them over making a mess for sanitation workers.

Coastal flood watches and wind advisories remain in effect through tonight.

"The worst wind gusts will continue through the day and into tomorrow," Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Sam Kantrow said.  "We could see a bit of a lull in the action during the afternoon, but gusts to near 50mph are expected into tomorrow."

As for snow, compared to Blizzard 2013 this will be a drop in the bucket. On average only a handful of inches of snow are expected.

"The most accumulating snow will be overnight tonight into the morning tomorrow," Kantrow said.

CL&P advises residents to make sure you have things like bottled water and flashlights in case you lose power. And CL&P asks you to be patient. If the winds are gusting over 40 miles an hour crews can't safely get up in the bucket trucks to start fixing things.