Thunderstorm Wind in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Thunderstorm Wind May 3, 2025 · Litchfield County, Connecticut

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A local amateur radio operator reported wires down at the corner of Amherst Street and Oliver Street.

The wider storm

A slow moving cold front was the causing factor of showers and early afternoon thunderstorms across northwest Connecticut on Saturday, May 3, 2025. One linear convective system in particular became severe in strength, inflicting wind damage to trees and powerlines across central Litchfield County. Several reports were conveyed to NWS Albany of downed trees and wires blocking roadways and causing temporary closures.

Began near Torrington (41.8103, -73.1103).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1260525. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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