High Wind — Northern New London, Connecticut

2020-04-13 · Northern New London, Connecticut

Event narrative

At 1239 pm, law enforcement reported poles and wires down on Route 16 near Kato Center Road in Colchester. The ASOS at Groton New London Airport measured a 44 mph sustained wind at 323 pm, and a 56 mph wind gust at 331 pm.

Wider weather episode

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 878000. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.