Strong Wind — Southern Middlesex, Connecticut

1998-04-23 · Southern Middlesex, Connecticut

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system that moved east of the area produced strong gusty winds and rain. Wind gusts from 40 to 50 mph and rain downed a large tree limb that fell on a moving car. The driver was killed and the passenger was injured as the car accelerated out-of-control.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5636622. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.