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Strong Wind in Southern Litchfield, Connecticut
Strong Wind March 16, 2026 – March 17, 2026 · Southern Litchfield, Connecticut
What the National Weather Service wrote
An estimated 4000 people were without power throughout Litchfield County.
The wider storm
A strong low pressure system brought a period of strong winds, along with rain, to northwestern Connecticut on March 16-17, 2026. Winds started in the southerly direction before switching to the west behind the cold front. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were observed. These winds along with the softer ground due to rain led to numerous reports of downed trees and wires. Approximately 4,000 customers lost power across Litchfield County.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1325539. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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