Thunderstorm Wind in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Thunderstorm Wind July 30, 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

Numerous downed trees and wires were reported across New Milford including along U.S. Route 202.

The wider storm

High pressure over the region brought a period of hot and humid conditions to portions of northwestern Connecticut on July 29-30, 2025. Maximum heat index values (feels like temperatures) between 95 and 104 degrees were observed in some areas during the afternoon hours on one or multiple days. On July 30, 2025, a couple of thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front during the afternoon hours. One of the storms became severe resulting in downed trees and wires.

Began near Park Lane (41.5900, -73.4100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1287558. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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