High Wind in Southern New London, Connecticut

Multiple high wind gusts were recorded at ASOS and mesonet sites, including 68 mph at ASOS station KGON - Groton-New London Airport in Groton at 719 AM, 67 mph at mesonet station XSTO - Stonington Outer Breakwater 4, approximately 1 mile south of Stonington Point at 735 AM, and 62 mph at mesonet station XCGA - US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT at 811 AM. All times are reported in Local Standard Time.

The center of a major Nor'easter passed nearby to the east of southern Connecticut during the morning of February 23, 2026. The resulting strong pressure gradient brought high winds to the area during this time.