Thunderstorm Wind — Litchfield, Connecticut

2025-05-03 · near Pleasant Vly, Litchfield, Connecticut

Event narrative

A member of the public reported trees down at CT Route 181 and Goose Green Road.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1260528. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.