High Wind — Southern Fairfield, Connecticut

2025-10-30 · Southern Fairfield, Connecticut

Event narrative

Emergency Managers reported two instances of high wind damage in New Canaan, CT, both occurring at 1150 AM Local Standard Time. Wires were down on Woodridge Circle, and large branches were down, blocking Hillcrest Road.

Wider weather episode

High winds occurred over Southern Connecticut during the afternoon of October 30, 2025 in response to an area of strengthening low pressure approaching the region and tightening the pressure gradient.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294733. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.