High Wind — Southern New London, Connecticut

2022-02-18 · Southern New London, Connecticut

Event narrative

Multiple high wind gusts occurred over Southern London County. A gust of 60 mph was recorded at Groton Airport at 540 AM Local Standard Time. At nearby New London Ledge Light (2 miles south of Groton), a gust of 62 mph was recorded at 66 ft above ground at 556 AM Local Standard Time.

Wider weather episode

The pressure gradient tightened as a cold front approached from the west. This produced strong winds over Southern Connecticut early in the morning of February 18, 2022.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1013240. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.