High Wind in Southern Fairfield, Connecticut

High Wind December 18, 2023 · Southern Fairfield, Connecticut

66 mph

Measured gust (57 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A measured wind gust of 66 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located in Stamford, CT at 458 AM Local Standard Time. A measured wind gust of 60 mph was recorded at a mesonet station located in Fairfield, CT at 455 AM Local Standard Time. In addition, the Department of Highways reported a tree down on Route 15 northbound between exits 35 and 36 in New Canaan, CT , closing the right lane at 714 AM Local Standard Time.

The wider storm

A strong area of low pressure moved north along the U.S. east coast and passed through the region during the morning of December 18, 2023. The pressure gradient tightened as the center of the storm approached, producing high winds over Southern Connecticut during the morning hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1154338. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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