Thunderstorm Wind — Fairfield, Connecticut
2019-07-17 · near Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut
1
Direct deaths
$7K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A 21 year old man was killed when a large tree limb and power lines fell onto his car in the northbound lanes of Park Avenue between Wilson Street and Merritt Street.
Wider weather episode
An approaching cold front and mid level shortwave triggered severe thunderstorms that impacted Southern Connecticut.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 842419. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.