A cold front triggered scattered afternoon and early evening severe thunderstorms across southern Connecticut. In addition to the afternoon storms, three people were struck by lightning while camping in early morning convection.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a house at 115 River Trail Road.

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 17:06:00 to 24-MAY-09 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported by law enforcement between Route 121 and Butternut Court.

Hail in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 17:06:00 to 24-MAY-09 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 15:47:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple arm size tree branches were downed on Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 16:11:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Jacksons Cove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 16:36:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees fell on wires on Sugar Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a house at 138 Floodbridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a house at 125 River Trail Road.

Hail in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAKS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail was reported by law enforcement.

Hail in NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 17:14:00 to 24-MAY-09 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNCASVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a building at 323 Kruger Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 16:36:00 to 24-MAY-09 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree fell on wires at 4 Nelson Lane.

Lightning in FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 06:15:00 to 24-MAY-09 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEVENSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Three people were struck by lightning while in their tents camping at Webb Mountain Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
From 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 to 24-MAY-09 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a house at 195 Floodbridge Road.