Thunderstorm Wind — Litchfield, Connecticut

2025-07-30 · near Park Lane, Litchfield, Connecticut

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1287558. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.