Thunderstorm Wind — Tolland, Connecticut

2022-07-14 · near Columbia, Tolland, Connecticut

Event narrative

In Columbia, a billboard was blown down on Route 66 East. Trees were downed on Cherry Valley Road, Flanders River Road, Cards Mill Road, and Old Willimantic Road. A tree and wires were down on both Newberry Road and on Devonshire Lane, per the Fire Department. Reports were relayed to NWS via amateur radio operators.

Wider weather episode

A weak cold front triggered isolated severe thunderstorms in eastern Connecticut during the early evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1034864. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.