Thunderstorm Wind — New London, Connecticut

2017-09-06 · near Ridgewood, New London, Connecticut

Event narrative

Multiple trees were reported down along Pequot Avenue (just south of New London), including one tree falling onto a car, killing one person and injuring another. There was also minor damage to windows to one building.

Wider weather episode

A passing cold front triggered isolated severe thunderstorms, which impacted New London County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 723055. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.