High Wind in Southern New London, Connecticut

A measured high wind gust of 67 mph occurred at KGON - Groton Airport at 1101 AM Local Standard Time, and an estimated gust of 66 mph was recorded at mesonet station XSTO - Stonington Outer Breakwater 4, approximately 1 mile south of Stonington Point at 1103 AM Local Standard Time. Additionally, the local Department of Highways reported power lines down on Route 156/Shore Road at Four Mile River Road at 1114 AM Local Standard Time.

A cold front passed through southern Connecticut during the afternoon of December 19, 2025. The pressure gradient tightened in response, and produced high winds during the morning into early afternoon hours on this day.