High Wind — Southern Fairfield, Connecticut

2020-04-13 · Southern Fairfield, Connecticut

Event narrative

The ASOS at Bridgeport Sikorsky Airport measured a 61 mph wind gust at 1153 am. Around 1053 am, the fire department reported a tree and wires down closing Cross Road in Greenwich. Also in Greenwich, the fire department reported Porchuck Road was blocked due to downed trees and wires. This occurred at 1058 am. Around 12 pm, social media reported a tree down on cars in Trumbull.

Wider weather episode

Deep low pressure passed to the west of the area resulting in high winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 877963. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.