Numerous severe thunderstorms developed as a weak upper level trough interacted with a hot and humid airmass across the region. Strong downburst winds were characteristic of many of the storms.

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:10:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINGFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail fell in Wallingford.

Lightning in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:00:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATFORD
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lightning caused a house fire in Stratford.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:54:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN NECK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large trees were downed into homes on West Haycock Point Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:19:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BRANFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and wires were downed in Branford.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:00:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROSPECT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and wires were downed in Prospect.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 14:55:00 to 08-JUN-08 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and wires were downed in Waterbury.

Lightning in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 16:00:00 to 08-JUN-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a pavilion at Hamonassett Beach State Park, resulting in one fatality and four injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Greenwich, a lamppost was downed on Interstate 95, past Exit 2, on the northbound side.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:54:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHORT BEACH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off of a house on Green Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 14:58:00 to 08-JUN-08 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESHIRE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong winds brought down large trees and power lines throughout the town of Cheshire.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 14:55:00 to 08-JUN-08 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two vehicles were damaged by a downed tree in a church parking lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were downed at the intersection of Byrum Road and Sherman Avenue, doing minor damage to a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAMFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Reported by: Newspaper

Wind toppled a tree that ripped out power lines on Hubbard Avenue in Stamford. A small transformer exploded.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 to 08-JUN-08 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A downed tree took down power lines at the corner of Weaver Street and Reynolds Place in Greenwich.